NAPA VALLEY, Calif. — Napa County supervisors on Monday approved up to $1 million in local aid to keep groceries flowing if November CalFresh benefits do not load due to the federal government shutdown. For families who plan meals around a single monthly deposit, a missed reload means empty shopping carts, parents skipping portions and older adults weighing food against medical prescriptions.
“This bridge keeps families at the checkout line while Washington sorts out the shutdown,” Supervisor Joelle Gallagher said. “It is targeted, temporary and will phase down after federal benefits are confirmed back.”…