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Lake County approves $80,000 in emergency hunger relief as CalFresh benefits are delayed
Summary
The Board of Supervisors voted 5–0 to authorize $40,000 per week for two weeks (total $80,000) in administrative funds to support local meal providers and food distribution while SNAP/CalFresh November benefits remain delayed; the board also created an ad hoc work group to oversee distribution and program partners.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve $80,000 in one‑time administrative funding to provide short‑term hunger relief while SNAP/CalFresh benefits for November remain delayed. The board authorized $40,000 per week for two weeks to support community meal providers, grocery‑bag distributions, and emergency supplies such as MREs, with staff and community partners tasked with rapid implementation.
Social Services Director Rachel Dillman Parsons told the board county staff had drafted plans to limit funding to direct food purchases and to use Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with local service…
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