Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 payments in Maine totaled $552,914 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Maine 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 Maine (Rep. Jared Golden) | $266,420 | 48.2% | 48.2% |
| 2 | 1st District of Maine (Rep. Chellie Pingree) | $74,397 | 13.5% | 61.6% |
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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