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Story summary
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced $4 million for Minnesota's food shelves on Oct. 27, 2025.
- The funds aim to bridge a gap as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits end amid a federal shutdown threatening 440,000 residents.
- Disbursement will go through the state food shelf network, with each recipient receiving $5,000.
- Critics say relief will not offset lost federal aid as shutdown continues to affect families nationwide.
