Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 payments in Rhode Island totaled $229,952 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island (Rep. James Langevin) | $127,476 | 55.4% | 55.4% |
| 2 | 1st District of Rhode Island (Rep. David Cicilline) | $48,032 | 20.9% | 76.3% |
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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