On the day California and 20 other states sued the federal government for failing to fund November food benefits, L.A. Care Health Plan announced Tuesday it was committing $5.4 million to support Los Angeles County food banks, while community organizations announced plans for a collection drive to support local residents in need.
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Due to the federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefits are expected to be delayed in November, impacting millions of people across the state, including nearly 1.5 million in Los Angeles County and more than 310,000 in Orange County…