Read the latest about how ACCFB has responded to the shutdown and its cascading effects at accfb.org/distributing-food-government-shutdown-2025

As we work to recover from the shutdown, meet the needs of community members who have lost SNAP benefits permanently, and head into the busiest time of year; we cannot do it alone. Community support is essential to ensure that everyone in Alameda County has the food they need and deserve.

❤️ 🧡 💛 Thank you for the role you have played in volunteering, donating, participating in food drives, spreading the word, and in all the many ways you care for your community.

While SNAP benefits for many have begun to come through, we are hearing estimates that 15,000-20,000 community members are seeing their SNAP benefits cut permanently due to federal cuts taking effect, which will have both a short- and long-term impact on demand.

We are planning to distribute 2 million additional pounds of food through December based on our partner network’s needs as we head into the busy holiday season.

As @replsimon.bsky.social said, "We will take care of our own." Watch the full press conference, including remarks from ACCFB's Executive Director, Regi Young at youtube.com/live/wtN-Y0v...

At a press conference on Friday, Shantesha Fluker shared about what SNAP means for her and her family, and local leaders spoke about the latest SNAP delays and how local governments and organizations are working together to ensure that everyone in Alameda County can access food.

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This past week, calls to our Emergency Food Helpline increased by nearly 200% compared to the weeks before.

ACCFB is here, as always, to be a resource for the community, to ensure that everyone has the food that they need to thrive. But we can’t do it alone.

Importantly, 15,000-20,000 people in Alameda County will also lose their SNAP benefits permanently due to federal cuts in HR1 starting on Saturday.