Thousands of people lined up at a Southern California food bank distribution event because federal food assistance, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), paused due to a government shutdown. This lapse affected millions of low-income Americans, including 5.5 million Californians. State and local food banks scrambled to meet the increased demand on the first day of the funding pause.
Although the USDA was ordered to use contingency funds for SNAP, recipients faced a delay in receiving benefits, with estimates suggesting cards might not be reloaded for about a week. This created a critical period where many individuals, including children and the elderly, could go hungry. Food banks worked to distribute emergency food supplies, with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank providing enough meals for about 40 people per vehicle.
The situation sparked frustration and anger among recipients and volunteers, who criticized elected officials for allowing the lapse in essential food aid. Legal battles were underway, with California's Attorney General supporting lawsuits to ensure the immediate disbursement... download the app to read more
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