Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 payments in Massachusetts totaled $33.1 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $4,968,380 | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $4,814,346 | 14.5% | 29.6% |
| 3 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $3,902,344 | 11.8% | 41.4% |
| 4 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $3,866,714 | 11.7% | 53.0% |
| 5 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $3,556,809 | 10.7% | 63.8% |
| 6 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $2,898,807 | 8.8% | 72.6% |
| 7 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $2,300,675 | 7.0% | 79.5% |
| 8 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $2,113,645 | 6.4% | 85.9% |
| 9 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $1,580,628 | 4.8% | 90.7% |
| 10 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $1,235,894 | 3.7% | 94.4% |
| 11 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $1,089,448 | 3.3% | 97.7% |
| 12 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | $525,894 | 1.6% | 99.3% |
| 13 | Nantucket County, Massachusetts | $218,800 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| 14 | Suffolk County, Massachusetts | $16,156 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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