"Alameda County officials have raised another $1.5 million in food assistance as uncertainty about November SNAP benefits persists. On Friday, two federal judges separately ruled that the Trump administration has acted unlawfully by withholding SNAP during the government shutdown and by refusing to tap into a $6 billion emergency reserve. But it's still unclear whether SNAP recipients will wake up tomorrow with their funds loaded or whether there will be further delays or only partial payments."
"In Alameda County, 179,000 residents rely on CalFresh, the state's SNAP program. We know what you know, said Congresswoman Lateefah Simon at a press conference Friday morning, when asked about the impact of the judges' orders. The ruling just came down. But, she assured residents: If you are hungry in this county, you will eat. County officials last week approved $10 million for emergency food assistance, bracing for potential SNAP delays amid the ongoing government shutdown."
Alameda County officials raised $1.5 million in additional food assistance amid uncertainty over November SNAP benefits after two federal judges ruled the Trump administration acted unlawfully by withholding SNAP and refusing to tap a $6 billion emergency reserve. County officials previously approved $10 million for emergency food aid, with most funds directed to the Alameda County Community Food Bank as a distribution hub. Crankstart and Eat Learn Play Foundation each contributed $500,000 to the food bank. About 179,000 Alameda County residents rely on CalFresh. Officials expressed uncertainty whether SNAP payments would arrive promptly, in full, or face further delays.
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