Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 payments in Union County, Mississippi totaled $64,720 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Union County, Mississippi Receiving Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Mississippi (Rep. Bennie Thompson) | $6,892,306 | 64.6% | 64.6% |
| 2 | 1st District of Mississippi (Rep. Trent Kelly) | $1,684,526 | 15.8% | 80.4% |
| 3 | 4th District of Mississippi (Rep. Steven Palazzo) | $74,746 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Mississippi (Rep. Michael Guest) | $44,884 | 0.4% | 81.5% |
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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