Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 1 payments in Benewah County, Idaho totaled $164,439 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Benewah County, Idaho Receiving Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 1 payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 1 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Idaho (Rep. Michael Simpson) | $212,893,323 | 80.0% | 80.0% |
| 2 | 1st District of Idaho (Rep. Russ Fulcher) | $36,594,659 | 13.8% | 93.8% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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