“No Family Left Hungry”: Operation Feed California Begins Statewide Relief Effort

In San Diego on November 2, amidst thousands awaiting food assistance, Josh Fryday, Director of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve), joined California Service Corps members to unveil Operation Feed California. This vital initiative aims to support the 5.5 million residents experiencing delays in SNAP benefits due to the ongoing federal governmental impasse. “As challenges arise, we Californians must unite and assist our neighbors to avert hunger,” Fryday emphasized. A recent federal court order for emergency fund release will take time to reach individuals, leading to heightened hardships for SNAP beneficiaries, as highlighted by the United Ways of California. Among those impacted is Tasha Reynolds, a 37-year-old single mother from Encanto, who expressed concerns over her delayed CalFresh funds. To combat rising food insecurity, Operation Feed California invites residents to volunteer, donate, and support local initiatives. Governor Newsom has mobilized resources, ensuring the state is proactive during this pressing situation.