Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 payments in Puerto Rico totaled $25.7 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $7,125,294 | 27.8% | 27.8% |
| 2 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $4,115,395 | 16.0% | 43.8% |
| 3 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $3,839,880 | 15.0% | 58.8% |
| 4 | Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico | $2,876,398 | 11.2% | 70.0% |
| 5 | Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $2,621,115 | 10.2% | 80.2% |
| 6 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $2,227,842 | 8.7% | 88.9% |
| 7 | Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $1,073,811 | 4.2% | 93.1% |
| 8 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $973,788 | 3.8% | 96.9% |
| 9 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $805,249 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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