""Many times I find myself having to set aside other basic needs my children have in order to prioritize buying food," Garcia said in Spanish."
""Other times I wake up in the middle of the night, and that terrifying panic hits me about how I'll manage this month's expenses," she added."
""They work hard," Oo said. "We're Americans here serving not only our family, serving the community.""
A report from Nourish California reveals that 64% of undocumented Californians live in or near poverty, significantly higher than the statewide average of 35%. Silvia Garcia, a resident affected by these changes, expresses concern over the new CalFresh eligibility requirements, which will demand more work or community engagement from recipients aged 18-64 without young children. Garcia shares her struggles as a single mother after her husband's deportation, emphasizing the financial and emotional toll on families in similar situations. Advocates argue that all residents, regardless of immigration status, deserve access to assistance.
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