Community Food Drive Initiated in Contra Costa County: A Month-Long Campaign for Local Assistance by NBC Bay Area

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SNAP Benefit Disruptions Trigger Urgent Food Drives Across Bay Area

A wave of uncertainty has swept across the Bay Area as federal food assistance funds, known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), have been temporarily halted due to the ongoing government shutdown.The disruption is impacting families and prompting a rapid response from local organizations and volunteers.

Immediate Impact and Community Response

In Concord, California, volunteers at White Pony Express are working tirelessly to sort and distribute food as part of an emergency food drive launched in november.The nonprofit is bracing for a surge in demand following the loss of SNAP benefits for many Bay area residents. Anne Nino, a dedicated volunteer, emphasized the critical timing of the drive, stating, “Knowing the need and the