Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed an Executive Order on Thursday that provides emergency funding for food banks and pantries in preparation for the pause of SNAP benefits this weekend, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency to use federal emergency funds and keep food assistance running as SNAP benefits are set to expire this weekend.

Governor Wes Moore declared a state of emergency over the upcoming lapse in SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown, while at a food bank in Anne Arundel County. "I hate the fact that we are here,

Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for New York on Thursday, days before SNAP benefits and other assistance are set to dry out amid the ongoing, and historic, federal government shutdown.

New York state Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency in response to the Trump administration stripping food assistance from 3 million New Yorkers come Saturday. As the federal government shutdown continues,

Governor Tina Kotek declared a 60-day "food security emergency" late Wednesday and directed $5 million to Oregon food banks as the nearly month-old federal government closure apparently will mean an end,

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has called on the Trump administration to release billions of dollars in food assistance funding amid the government shutdown.