With SNAP frozen, Liccardo and Warriors Jackson-Davis push donations to food banks - Local News Matters

Congressman Sam Liccardo and Warriors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis called for community support for food banks as SNAP benefits remain frozen due to the federal government shutdown. Liccardo noted that over 130,000 residents in Santa Clara County rely on CalFresh, California's version of SNAP, and stressed that food banks cannot meet the increasing demand alone. He urged residents to donate to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, which is ramping up its food distribution efforts. Jackson-Davis encouraged SNAP recipients to access food banks for necessary resources to survive. Local restaurants are contributing by providing free meals for children and discounts for parents.

Bacho, CEO of Second Harvest, pointed out that food insecurity in Silicon Valley is higher than the national average, a situation worsened by the government shutdown. Many families are now forced to choose between food and other essential expenses, such as rent and healthcare. Liccardo emphasized the need for collective action to ensure no one in the community goes hungry.