Fresno to Step Up With $250,000 to Help Feed Families During Shutdown

  • 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…

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