Live updates: Impact of government shutdown on Bay Area, California SNAP benefits

In response to the likely lapse of SNAP benefits, White Pony Express is launching a massive food drive in Contra Costa County.

In response to the likely lapse of SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown, White Pony Express is launching a massive food drive in Contra Costa County.

The nonprofit is a food recovery organization serving Contra Costa County. It gets fresh food daily from places like Whole Foods and Trader Joes and delivers it to around 110 nonprofits to distribute.

Leaders say they are already seeing longer lines at food distribution sites countywide and anticipate the need to grow.

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Hundreds of thousands of college students in California will lose access to food benefits in November, due to the federal government shutdown.

Hundreds of thousands of college students in California will lose access to food benefits in November, due to the federal government shutdown.

At San Jose State, ABC7 News spoke with students who use the food pantry on campus.

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Tens of thousands of low-income San Franciscans that count of SNAP are in danger of losing critical support as the government shutdown continues.

On Wednesday, Mayor Daniel Lurie announced an $18 million plan to help.

About 112,000 San Franciscans count on SNAP or CalFresh benefits. That includes 18,000 children and 48,000 seniors.

To make sure no one goes hungry, the city is teaming up with the nonprofit, Crankstart. Together, they are setting aside $18 million for low-income families.

People who count on SNAP or CalFresh to buy groceries are at risk of having their benefits lapse on Nov. 1.

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As the government shutdown continues and millions of people are set to lose access to CalFresh benefits, Bay Area restaurants are stepping in to help.

There's another spirit too: one of neighbors helping neighbors.

As the federal government shutdown continues and millions of Californians are set to lose access to CalFresh (SNAP) benefits starting Nov. 1, local restaurants are stepping in to help.

"If everyone does a little bit, it comes a long way," said Tee Tran, owner of Monster Pho.

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