November 1, 2025 ICYMI: Governor Morrisey Takes Action to Fund Emergency Food Resources, Asks for Donations to Help West Virginians in Need This week, Governor Patrick Morrisey[...]

ICYMI: Governor Morrisey Takes Action to Fund Emergency Food Resources, Asks for Donations to Help West Virginians in Need

This week, Governor Patrick Morrisey took action to ensure West Virginia food banks and food pantries are stocked heading into the weekend, as nearly 270,000 West Virginians will not receive new SNAP benefits starting November 1, 2025.

On Friday, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the state has sent an additional $2.5 million to support the state's food banks and food pantries. West Virginia has now sent a total of $8.6 million to provide emergency food assistance for those affected by the federal government shutdown.

Governor Morrisey and his team are monitoring the situation on the ground every day to ensure appropriate resources are available and will keep taking every step to ensure West Virginians don't go hungry.

Read More:

Press release: Governor Morrisey Announces Additional $2.5 Million for Food Banks

Press release: Governor Morrisey Calls on West Virginians to Donate to Food Banks

Watch:

Press conference: Governor Morrisey and the National Guard Provide Updates on Additional Food Bank Funding, Logistics, and Operations

Resources for Families

Call 2-1-1 or visit wv211.org for food assistance and local pantry information.

Contact your local Family Resource Network (FRN) for community-based support and updated food distribution lists.

Donation Information

Governor Morrisey called upon residents, businesses, churches, and community organizations to donate directly to Facing Hunger Food Bank and Mountaineer Food Bank. The following links are provided for direct contributions, with donations split evenly between both organizations.

Donate to Facing Hunger Food Bank:

https://facinghunger.org/donate-now/

Donate to Mountaineer Food Bank:

https://mountaineerfoodbank.harnessgiving.org/donate