Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 payments in Kern County, California totaled $578,054 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Kern County, California Receiving Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of California (Rep. Doug LaMalfa) | $235,241 | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| 2 | 2nd District of California (Rep. Jared Huffman) | $53,964 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| 3 | 4th District of California (Rep. Tom McClintock) | $47,360 | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| 4 | 8th District of California (Rep. Paul Cook) | $12,415 | 0.1% | 3.0% |
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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