Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 1 payments in Puerto Rico totaled $70.4 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 1 payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 1 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $15,943,437 | 22.7% | 22.7% |
| 2 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $13,850,124 | 19.7% | 42.3% |
| 3 | Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico | $12,236,815 | 17.4% | 59.7% |
| 4 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $6,945,471 | 9.9% | 69.6% |
| 5 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $5,125,204 | 7.3% | 76.9% |
| 6 | Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $5,109,513 | 7.3% | 84.1% |
| 7 | Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $4,592,528 | 6.5% | 90.6% |
| 8 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $3,993,737 | 5.7% | 96.3% |
| 9 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $2,589,170 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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