Gov. Newsom Mobilizes National Guard, CA Service Corps to Support Food Banks during Federal Shutdown

Office of the Governor (California) · November 1, 2025

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Newsom mobilized the national guard and volunteers to assist local food banks in California.

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Governor Gavin Newsom announced the mobilization of California National Guard members and California Volunteers to assist local food banks and said he had fast-tracked roughly $80 million in state funds to help food banks prepare for increased demand and to offset delays in federal CalFresh benefits. Newsom said the response mirrors steps taken during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and emphasized that Guard members will assist with food distribution, not law enforcement. The announcement is an executive action rather than a legislative vote; implementation and distribution details were not specified.

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