"Trump's failure to open the federal government is now endangering people's lives and making basic needs like food more expensive — just as the holidays arrive," Newsom said in a statement.
Local agencies and food banks are bracing for a potential increase in need due to the delays in food assistance.
Pyeatt told CBS Sacramento that the Yolo Food Band and the Yolo County Health and Human Services office have teamed up to be proactive, planning right now to host emergency food distributions at CalFresh offices in Davis, Woodland and West Sacramento starting the first week of November to help families if the government does not open back up.
Pyeatt said the food bank has kept a close eye on the ongoing government shutdown and is preparing for an increase in need for their assistance. They are working to be ready to answer the call of community members, but it comes at a tough time for the agency.
Yolo is one of the most food-insecure counties in California. Pyeatt said the local need is up about 20% over the past three years, and they serve around 30,000 households each month.
President Trump pushed back on the implication that Republicans are to be blamed for the government shutdown on Tuesday at the White House.
Republican lawmakers like Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R) also point the finger at the other party.
Meanwhile, some California seniors living on a fixed income, like Shari Horne, feel caught off guard with their CalFresh payments in jeopardy.
"We're very concerned. There's a lot of people here that depend on that," Horne said. "It's very challenging. I hadn't thought about what we would do because I didn't know this was going to happen."
The hope is that in the days to come, they will not be needed if the government reopens.
Find food resources near you on their website. Donations and volunteers are greatly appreciated to help support community members in need.
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