Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 1 payments in Lee County, South Carolina totaled $1.7 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Lee County, South Carolina Receiving Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 1 payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 1 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7th District of South Carolina (Rep. Tim Rice) | $3,138,197 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| 2 | 3rd District of South Carolina (Rep. Jeff Duncan) | $2,296,138 | 6.0% | 14.3% |
| 3 | 5th District of South Carolina (Rep. Ralph Norman) | $1,885,598 | 4.9% | 19.2% |
| 4 | 6th District of South Carolina (Rep. James Clyburn) | $641,864 | 1.7% | 20.9% |
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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