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County outlines SNAP disruption impacts, board considers emergency food aid
Summary
Calaveras County health officials said a federal shutdown and partial USDA issuance affected roughly 6,352 local SNAP recipients and delayed benefits; the board approved small district allocations to food pantries and directed staff to return with emergency‑funding options if delays persist.
Calaveras County health staff told the Board of Supervisors on Nov. 4 that disruptions tied to a federal government shutdown and a partial USDA issuance have interrupted CalFresh (SNAP) benefits for local households. Marcus Munoz, director of Health and Human Services, said about 6,352 county residents were affected and that the county issued roughly $1,200,000 in benefits for October. A court temporary restraining order required USDA to issue…
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