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California Guardsmen Aid Food Banks Amid Federal Shutdown

10/27/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom deployed 30 National Guard troops to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to help distribute food amid the federal government shutdown.
Mission aims to mitigate impact of delayed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits affecting 5.5 million Californians.
Newsom fast-tracked $80 million for food banks as demand rose 25% this year.
National Guard will sort and package food and continue support until federal benefits are restored.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom deployed 30 National Guard troops to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to help distribute food amid the federal government shutdown.
Mission aims to mitigate impact of delayed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits affecting 5.5 million Californians.
Newsom fast-tracked $80 million for food banks as demand rose 25% this year.
National Guard will sort and package food and continue support until federal benefits are restored.