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South L.A. food pantries brace for higher demand as shutdown interrupts CalFresh
Summary
Local pantries in South Los Angeles said volunteers, College Corps members and the California National Guard are assisting increased distribution after a federal shutdown disrupted CalFresh schedules. Pantry staff said the interruption is especially concerning ahead of the holidays.
Local food pantries in South Los Angeles reported stepping up operations this week as a federal government shutdown disrupted benefit distributions and threatened to increase demand.
A pantry staff member on site said volunteers and partner groups have bolstered supplies. "We have College Corps volunteers. We have work experience volunteers and also from our partners. And this is kind of a typical day. A little busier, with the activity, just…
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