"Over 5 million California residents - including 2 million children - rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits that cover essential food such as fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, dairy, bread and snacks. Those funds are on hold as the federal shutdown continues, putting economic strain on the 1 in 8 Americans who rely on SNAP benefits, during a time of year when budgets are already tight as many prepare for holiday gatherings and gift giving."
"But Angelenos are stepping up for those in need, from neighborhood nonprofits and community centers to local restaurants and chefs, offering grocery delivery, mobile farmers markets, grab-and-go meals and Thanksgiving spreads. Here are 40 food initiatives happening across Los Angeles County this November, from free chicken rice porridge on Sundays to a communal Thanksgiving feast. Be sure to read details carefully; some events are open to all with no registration required, while others require advance sign up with proof of income and residency."
Over five million Californians, including two million children, rely on SNAP benefits to purchase essentials such as fresh produce, meat, dairy, bread and snacks. SNAP funds are paused during the federal shutdown, increasing economic strain on one in eight Americans who depend on the program, especially as households face tighter budgets ahead of holiday gatherings and gift giving. Neighborhood nonprofits, community centers, restaurants and chefs across Los Angeles are providing emergency food support through grocery delivery, mobile farmers markets, grab-and-go meals and communal Thanksgiving spreads. Forty localized food initiatives are available this November, with varying registration and eligibility requirements.
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