Over a million Ohioans face food insecurity due to a government shutdown, causing a surge in demand for food banks. With state and federal funding uncertain, families like George Klingaman, who has just $1.12 in his SNAP account, are struggling to put food on the table. Food banks are overwhelmed, with officials purchasing $700,000 worth of food in two weeks. Governor Mike DeWine allocated $7 million to food banks and up to $18 million in emergency relief, but it may not be enough. The federal government plans to use contingency funds for partial SNAP benefits, but families are left uncertain about when they'll receive help.
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