United States Congressman Jim Jordan toured West Ohio Food Bank on Monday.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - More money, we just need more money. That was the message to United States Congressman Jim Jordan at the West Ohio Food Bank on Monday.
There is food on the shelves but more is needed to feed the increasing number of people facing food insecurity.
Local and state food bank representatives got the congressman's ear as they gave him a tour of the facility. There is food on the shelves but more is needed to feed the increasing number of people facing food insecurity.
Jordan says they understand the need and will continue to work with the Ag committee to get a bill.
The Farm Bill has stalled in Washington which would provide funding for nutrition programs across the country. Jordan's 4th District is facing 13% of people who are struggling to get food with 70% of those being working families and seniors on fixed incomes that don't qualify for SNAP benefits. That is from the Ohio Association of Food Banks who says families are still struggling from the effects of the pandemic.
"That crisis has not subsided though with the economic impacts of the pandemic. We're still seeing that in the aid but we're seeing it with less resources," said Sarah Kuhns, Ohio Association of Food Banks.
"The bulk of the bill actually relates to the nutrition section. Most of the money is spent there. It's important to get the Ag programs right and be as free market oriented as possible. And then also make sure this nutrition program is done right and have the work requirements for people who are getting help from the taxpayer," commented U.S. Representative Jim Jordan, R-OH 4th District.
Jordan says they understand the need and will continue to work with the Ag committee to get a bill.
