""the whole snap thing""
""All of that reminds them how vulnerable they are,""
""They're just one breath away from not being able to eat or feed their families.""
""None of us can solve this problem individually," he said, "but collectively we can all make a big impact. And everyone that gets fed is one less person that's hungry out there.""
Nonprofits across the Bay Area are distributing groceries and serving hot traditional Thanksgiving meals to people experiencing food insecurity. High food prices and delays in CalFresh benefits are forcing many households to choose between food, health care, and rent. Martha's Kitchen will distribute roughly 350 turkeys, equating to about 3,500 meals, and will provide staples and full holiday dinners to the community. Second Harvest of Silicon Valley reports sharply increased demand, with double the hotline calls and triple the use of its food locator. SNAP/CalFresh benefit levels and timing are not keeping pace with local needs.
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