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Los Angeles County mobilizes food and funding as SNAP benefits face cutoff amid federal shutdown
Summary
County leaders detailed a rapid, countywide response after federal SNAP contingency funds were withheld, deploying contracted food purchases, grocery gift cards and outreach to faith- and community-based organizations while warning that gaps could widen if the shutdown continues.
Los Angeles County leaders on Oct. 28 announced an emergency mobilization to help residents facing immediate loss of federal nutrition benefits after federal contingency funds for SNAP were not released.
"All but $25,000 of that $10,000,000 contract will be used specifically to purchase food," said Dr. Carrie Miller, branch manager for the CEO's Policy Implementation and Alignment Branch, describing a hastily negotiated amendment with the LA Regional Food Bank. The county also said LA Care has pledged up to $5 million in grocery gift cards and fresh food boxes and identified $400,000 for small community grants.
The nut graf: County officials told the Board of Supervisors the most urgent gap is CalFresh benefits, which could run out for many recipients within days. To blunt the impact, departments have offered a mix of short‑term relief (pop‑up pantries,…
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