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Orange County supervisors warn SNAP (CalFresh) benefit delays could hit tens of thousands
Summary
Supervisors warned a federal shutdown could delay November CalFresh (SNAP) benefit distributions, pointed to county figures and urged residents to call 211; the board described contingency outreach and directed staff to coordinate community supports.
Orange County supervisors on Oct. 28 warned residents that a federal government shutdown could interrupt the distribution of CalFresh (SNAP) benefits and described local contingency steps.
Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento told the board that county social services issues about $62 million in CalFresh benefits each month and said the average family receives roughly $433; he said 85,000 residents in his district rely on CalFresh and urged…
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