"When I learned the federal government was suspending SNAP benefits, I felt shock and disbelief, followed by resolve,"
"You don't leave families without a lifeline and hope this calamity sorts itself out."
"We identified the public pantries we serve that we knew would be seeing longer lines, rerouted additional food to these pantries, added rapid-response pick-ups and distributions and stood up a countywide food drive focused on shelf-stable items and funds,"
"Donald Trump's government shutdown has ripped away SNAP benefits from 5.5 million Californians who rely on them to put food on the table,"
A federal suspension of SNAP benefits left millions facing immediate food insecurity, including an estimated 5.5 million Californians who depend on CalFresh. In Contra Costa County, White Pony Express activated an emergency response and launched a countywide food drive through Nov. 30, requesting shelf-stable food and financial donations from residents, schools, faith groups and businesses. The organization rerouted additional food to public pantries, added rapid-response pick-ups and distributions, and coordinated with the Food Security Collaborative of Contra Costa County, which includes the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, Meals on Wheels, St. Vincent de Paul and Loaves and Fishes.
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