California Deploys National Guard to Support Food Banks During Shutdown

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Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, California will likely delay food benefits for 5.5 million low-income residents, prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to allocate $80 million and deploy the National Guard to support food banks, highlighting the urgent impact on vulnerable populations like children and seniors.
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- California National Guard will be deployed to help food banks, Gov. Gavin Newsom says CBS News
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- California to set aside $80m and deploy national guard to assist food banks amid shutdown The Guardian
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