As millions of Californians face the possibility of losing their SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown, volunteers and the California National Guard are stepping in to help.
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank saw a burst of energy Thursday as volunteers and the National Guard packed boxes with fresh food.
“This is a disaster type of situation for us here in Los Angeles County, throughout the state of California, and throughout the country,” said L.A. Regional Food Bank CEO Michael Flood…