News release
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger issued a statement saying the county will continue to “fill the gap” after Friday’s federal court order directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to resume Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
“While today’s court decision ordering the USDA to restart SNAP funding offers hope, the reality is that families won’t see immediate relief. Many residents are still struggling to put food on the table as the federal shutdown continues to strain household budgets,” said the statement from Barger, whose district includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
“Los Angeles County is stepping up to fill the gap. We’ve mobilized local resources and community partnerships to ensure residents have access to emergency food and nutrition assistance while federal programs remain disrupted. I encourage anyone in need to dial 2-1-1 or visit lacounty.gov to learn more about the county’s available resources.”
Los Angeles County has a network of 940 food pantries in place across the county coordinated by the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, said the release. Food is available now for anyone who needs it and supplies will be increased for the month of November. For food assistance, people can visit their local food pantry or find one near them by visiting lafoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locator or by calling 2-1-1.
The Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department has food programs for youth, teens and seniors. To learn more, visit parks.lacounty.gov/lacounty-parks-food-programs.
