1. Impacto Inmediato y Cierre del Gobierno.
Millones de estadounidenses, particularmente en California (donde se conoce como CalFresh), enfrentaron la suspensión o retraso de sus beneficios SNAP a partir del 1 de noviembre debido al cierre del gobierno federal. Esto generó una crisis de inseguridad alimentaria, afectando a niños, ancianos y familias trabajadoras.
- Starting today, november 1, benefits will be delayed for the millions of americans who use snap.
- 5.5m californians rely on snap to feed their children and themselves. These benefits expire next week, exposing them to hunger and homelessness.
- Snap/calfresh helps millions of californians afford groceries & boosts local economies. Last year, nearly 50,00 of our neighbors in ca-15 received snap.
- Snap benefits are delayed for the month of november, while the federal government shutdown continues.
2. Movilización de la Ayuda Local y Restaurantes Solidarios.
Ante la inacción federal, comunidades y negocios locales, especialmente restaurantes en áreas como el Área de la Bahía, Chicago y Albuquerque, se movilizaron rápidamente para ofrecer comidas gratuitas o con descuento a los afectados, demostrando un fuerte espíritu de ayuda mutua.
- Restaurants across the bay area are providing free and discounted meals to children and families who rely on calfresh, californias version of snap.
- I see independent restaurants offering to feed folks, particularly children, to help supplement the loss of snap benefits.
- Monster phở in oakland, al pastor papi in sf, and tony albas pizza in san jose offering free meals and discounts for families not receiving snap benefits is the community help we need right now.
- Mannys deli in chicago has stepped up to fill the void of snap benefits being halted due to bullshit political infighting like toddlers they are donating meals to people with snap cards.
- Local, beloved burger chain is giving free kids meals to anyone under the age of 18 with the presentation of a snapebt card no limit on meals per family for the next week.
3. Respuesta Gubernamental Estatal y Acciones Legales.
Varios estados y condados, liderados por California, tomaron medidas extraordinarias. El gobernador Newsom desplegó la Guardia Nacional para asistir a los bancos de alimentos y se asignaron fondos de emergencia. Además, las demandas judiciales resultaron en órdenes para restaurar los beneficios, aunque la incertidumbre persistió.
- With donald trumps government shutdown halting snap food benefits, california is stepping up. Weve fast-tracked 80 million to food banks across the state and deployed hundreds of california national guard service members to help make sure californians in need dont go hungry.
- San francisco will cover full snap benefits for november amid federal shutdown while the situation in washington remains uncertain, here in san francisco, we are taking care of each other,.
- Calfresh cards are being loaded as of this morning! yesterday, a judge ruled the federal administration must immediately restore full snap benefits to families.
- As of november 8th, california sent full snap benefits to recipients whose benefit due dates are november 1 thru 8!!
- Federal court ruling paves way for release of snap funds, supporting food assistance for california residents.