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Lake County approves $80,000 in short‑term hunger relief as federal SNAP benefits are delayed
Summary
The Lake County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 4 approved $80,000 in short‑term hunger relief and formed an ad hoc work group to coordinate distribution for residents affected by delayed federal SNAP/CalFresh benefits.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 4 approved $40,000 per week for two weeks — $80,000 total — to support meal distribution and food‑supply operations for residents affected by delayed federal SNAP/CalFresh benefits, and created an ad hoc work group to coordinate the county response.
The action came after a standing update from Social Services Director Rachel Dillman Parsons, who described state and federal timelines and said the U.S. Department of Agriculture had indicated the potential for partial benefit issuance. District officials and local food‑service groups warned many families could go without significant food assistance through Thanksgiving. "If the…
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