"Recipients of SNAP assistance, or food stamps, in San Francisco will not see their benefits lapse due to the federal government shutdown, thanks to a partnership between San Francisco and the charity started by billionaire Michael Moritz and his wife. SF Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Wednesday that SNAP benefits would be covered for the approximately 112,000 San Franciscans who rely on this monthly food assistance."
"The expense will be covered by $9 million in city contingency funds that were set aside to address potential issues under a Trump presidency, and that will be matched by a $9 million grant from the Crankstart Foundation. The fate of actual SNAP assistance checks for November still remains in flux, with a federal judge in Boston indicating on Thursday that she may force the hand of the Trump administration to tap contingency funds to cover them."
San Francisco will cover SNAP benefits for approximately 112,000 residents during the federal government shutdown through a partnership with the Crankstart Foundation. The city will use $9 million from contingency funds established for potential issues under the Trump presidency, and the Crankstart Foundation will match with a $9 million grant. Mayor Daniel Lurie emphasized protecting critical benefits so residents can afford food. The fate of November SNAP checks remains uncertain as a federal judge may order the Trump administration to use USDA emergency funds. California joined other states in suing the USDA over withheld benefits.
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