"When they first announced the SNAP shutdown, you had people coming in out of necessity trying to take groceries because they had no SNAP, trying to walk out with groceries. So you see the effect it's causing in the community now,"
"I got a little bit of everything, poultry, beef eggs, things that are so expensive,"
"It feels like the world is on fire, and no one is paying attention to us really,"
The government shutdown reached day 40 and halted some SNAP food benefits, leaving many Bay Area families without expected assistance. Arteagas Food Center in East San Jose hosted a free one-day grocery shopping event with $100 vouchers funded by the market owner, sponsors, and donations to help affected families. Community members collected essentials such as poultry, beef, eggs, and other groceries. Recipients described fear and financial strain while students and CalFresh participants struggled to feed children. Local officials reported confusion as some SNAP benefits were restored while others remained paused, increasing hardship in the community. Organizers aimed to bridge immediate needs while systems respond.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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