""Just go, take advantage of the resources that are available to you," she advised, "Stay positive and in community." Gomez wants first-time visitors to food banks to know that staff and volunteers that work at food banks "are providing the assistance with love and empathy," she said. "There are a lot of people that have big hearts and are doing everything that we can to ensure that people don't miss meals," said Gomez."
"Gov. Gavin Newsom has activated the California National Guard to support some food banks around the state during the federal government shutdown. This is similar to how the National Guard were used to assist California food banks in March 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Major General Matthew P. Beevers, Adjutant General for the California National Guard. "The California Military Department, under the direction of the Governor's Office, is proud to support food bank operations across the state," said Beevers."
First-time visitors are encouraged to use food bank resources and remain positive and connected to community. Staff and volunteers provide assistance with love and empathy to ensure people do not miss meals. ACCFB will not ask about documentation status and information can be requested anonymously via the hotline and FoodNow.net. Governor Gavin Newsom activated the California National Guard to support some food banks in logistical, behind-the-scenes roles during the federal shutdown, similar to support provided at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Guardspeople will not be armed and will be limited in number and presence.
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