Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 payments in Aroostook County, Maine totaled $11.4 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Aroostook County, Maine Receiving Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Maine (Rep. Jared Golden) | $19,275,973 | 56.2% | 56.2% |
| 2 | 1st District of Maine (Rep. Chellie Pingree) | $2,457,304 | 7.2% | 63.4% |
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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