"Nwe Oo, a mother of three who fled civil war in Burma, stated, 'Food stamps fed my family. Without that support, my family would be hungry and die.'"
"County Supervisor Elisa Marquez remarked, 'We cannot brag that we are the fourth largest economy while our immigrants and refugee community members stay hungry.'"
Nwe Oo, a refugee from Burma, relied on government assistance to feed her family after fleeing civil war. Recent federal cuts have made many Californians ineligible for programs like SNAP, increasing food insecurity. The Alameda County Community Food Bank anticipates a rise in demand as 5,400 CalFresh recipients face losing benefits. County Supervisor Elisa Marquez emphasizes the need for state support to address hunger among immigrants and refugees, highlighting the disparity between California's economy and the needs of vulnerable communities.
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