- Fresno City Council will vote on giving $250,000 to the Central California Food Bank on Thursday, Nov. 6.
- The move comes amid a federal shutdown that has disrupted SNAP food benefits.
- Fresno City Councilmember Nelson Esparza said $50,000 will come from his district office.
With funding for a major food program in doubt because of the federal shutdown, the city of Fresno is stepping up.
The Fresno City Council is scheduled to vote on contributing $250,000 to the Central California Food Bank next Thursday.
Mayor Jerry Dyer and Councilmember Nelson Esparza are sponsoring the resolution. Esparza said $50,000 will come from his district office…