November 5, 2025 • 18 mins
The ongoing federal government shutdown has reduced and delayed SNAP benefits this month. As a result, food banks in the Bay Area are bracing for an even greater surge in demand. We join Heather Pierini, the executive director of Food Is Free Bay Area, on a donation day at the Solano County Fairgrounds.
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The Bay Area restaurants offering free meals to families using CalFresh
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