SNAP benefit reductions, particularly after increased pandemic-era assistance ended, have resulted in a growing number of individuals turning to food banks for support. Organizations like Second Harvest are vital, helping about 500,000 individuals monthly in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. In Alameda County, one in four faces food insecurity, with working families often depending on food assistance to offset costs like rent and childcare. Leaders advocate for maintaining these support systems, emphasizing their importance in combating hunger in wealthier regions.
The truth is that most of the families that receive food from us are already working families, but they don't make enough money to be able to thrive in...
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