"SAN FRANCISCO -- California is stepping in as the ongoing government shutdown threatens food access for millions. Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the deployment of the California National Guard and California Volunteers to support food banks statewide. The move comes as SNAP benefits are delayed for 5.5 million Californians. The state is also fast-tracking up to $80 million in emergency funding. Officials say this is a humanitarian mission and that the National Guard will not be acting as law enforcement."
"Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the deployment of the California National Guard and California Volunteers to support food banks statewide. The move comes as SNAP benefits are delayed for 5.5 million Californians. The state is also fast-tracking up to $80 million in emergency funding. Officials say this is a humanitarian mission and that the National Guard will not be acting as law enforcement. The move mirrors similar action taken during the pandemic to keep families fed."
California is deploying the California National Guard and California Volunteers to support food banks statewide as a government shutdown threatens food access. SNAP benefit disbursements have been delayed for 5.5 million Californians. The state is fast-tracking up to $80 million in emergency funding to address immediate needs. Officials describe the effort as a humanitarian mission and say the National Guard will not perform law enforcement duties. The operation mirrors actions taken during the pandemic to maintain food distribution and support families facing shortages. State leaders position the response as an emergency measure to protect food security.
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