The U.S. government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, is ongoing. Jewish organizations in California, including the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Long Beach and Orange County, are preparing for the possible end of federal SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The agency has doubled its food budget for November to help people who may lose access to nutrition assistance.
David Goldfarb of the Jewish Federations of North America said that 20% of Jewish families rely on programs like SNAP. He noted that the percentage is higher among Holocaust survivors. With SNAP benefits set to expire in two days, these organizations expect an increase in demand for support…