Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 payments in Lawrence County, Mississippi totaled $216,026 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Lawrence County, Mississippi 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 Mississippi (Rep. Bennie Thompson) | $120,909,927 | 56.8% | 56.8% |
| 2 | 1st District of Mississippi (Rep. Trent Kelly) | $27,421,017 | 12.9% | 69.7% |
| 3 | 4th District of Mississippi (Rep. Steven Palazzo) | $5,780,567 | 2.7% | 72.4% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Mississippi (Rep. Michael Guest) | $3,002,868 | 1.4% | 73.9% |
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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