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Baldwin Park reports emergency food distribution helped about 200 families during federal shutdown
Summary
Program Supervisor Armando Nava told commissioners the city ran two emergency food distribution days (Nov. 13–14) for Baldwin Park residents affected by delayed CalFresh benefits, serving roughly 200 families and 543 individuals; commissioners flagged staff confusion over program details and asked for better internal coordination.
Program Supervisor Armando Nava reported that Baldwin Park provided emergency food boxes on Nov. 13 and Nov. 14 to residents affected by interruptions to CalFresh/EBT benefits during the recent federal government shutdown.
"We were able to help out 200 families, reaching out to a total of 543 individuals, combined," Nava said, listing…
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