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Gov. Newsom deploying CA National Guard to support food banks statewide [View all]
SAN FRANCISCO -- California is stepping in as the ongoing government shutdown threatens food access for millions.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the deployment of the California National Guard and California Volunteers to support food banks statewide.
The move comes as SNAP benefits are delayed for 5.5 million Californians.
The state is also fast-tracking up to $80 million in emergency funding.
Officials say this is a humanitarian mission and that the National Guard will not be acting as law enforcement.
The move mirrors similar action taken during the pandemic to keep families fed.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the deployment of the California National Guard and California Volunteers to support food banks statewide.
The move comes as SNAP benefits are delayed for 5.5 million Californians.
The state is also fast-tracking up to $80 million in emergency funding.
Officials say this is a humanitarian mission and that the National Guard will not be acting as law enforcement.
The move mirrors similar action taken during the pandemic to keep families fed.
https://abc7news.com/post/governor-gavin-newsom-deploying-california-national-guard-support-food-banks-statewide/18056638/
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