California Deploys National Guard to Support Food Banks During Shutdown
TL;DR
Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, California will likely delay food benefits for 5.5 million low-income residents, prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to allocate $80 million and deploy the National Guard to support food banks, highlighting the urgent impact on vulnerable populations like children and seniors.
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