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West Virginia
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 5, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in West Virginia, we recommend that you visit the state’s COVID-19 Business Relief Resources and Information or the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources' COVID-19 portal.
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (“PUA”) provides unemployment benefits to individuals who are not eligible for regular unemployment compensation or extended benefits but who are otherwise able to work and available for work except that they are … » more information -
Unemployment Benefits for Those Affected by COVID-19
On March 19, 2020, Governor Jim Justice issued an executive order directing WorkForce West Virginia and the West Virginia Department of Commerce to provide unemployment benefits to individuals affected by COVID-19 to the maximum extent permitted by … » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
Free School-Provided Meals for Children
The West Virginia Department of Education Office of Child Nutrition and all 55 counties have worked together to open more than 500 sites across the state to ensure that children who require breakfasts and lunches will receive meals during the … » more information -
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
West Virginia’s SNAP program provides monthly benefits to help eligible households buy food. Individuals and families adversely impacted by COVID-19 should be eligible for SNAP if they meet general eligibility requirements. In response to the impact … » more information -
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
West Virginia’s SNAP program provides monthly benefits to help eligible households buy food. Individuals and families adversely impacted by COVID-19 should be eligible for SNAP if they meet general eligibility requirements. In response to the impact … » more information -
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Assistance
WIC is a food assistance program for women, infants, and young children. WIC provides food assistance, nutrition counseling, parenting advice, breastfeeding support, and referrals to help families lead healthy lives. Although West Virginia has not … » more information
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