During the current federal government shutdown, access to fresh, affordable food has become more challenging for many. An option worth noting is the pay-what-you-can Farm Stand at Coastal Roots Farm, located at 441 Saxony Road in Encinitas.
Palomar College is focusing on food assistance for students affected by the federal government shutdown, which has delayed CalFresh benefits for many across North San Diego County.
Interfaith Community Services is expanding food assistance in Escondido as the ongoing federal government shutdown continues to delay CalFresh benefits for thousands of local families.
At its annual meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23, Interfaith Community Services, North San Diego County’s largest social services agency, launched its People for People Fund, a new community fund designed to urgently and directly provide support to individuals and families most affected by recent federal funding cuts and policy changes.
The CalFresh food-assistance program in San Diego County could face delays in November if the current federal government shutdown continues past Oct. 23.
Rep. Mike Levin held a news conference in Encinitas on Friday, Oct. 3, to explain some of the ramifications of the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1.
Jewish Family Service of San Diego offers food assistance for furloughed workers and their families hit by the federal government shutdown now through the end of the closure, the nonprofit organization announced Jan. 21.
San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas has extended its offer of free admission to furloughed federal employees and contractors, and their families, through Jan. 25, park officials announced.
The Harlem Globetrotters offer complimentary game tickets to furloughed federal government employees for upcoming local games in its 2019 Fan Powered North American tour, the team recently announced.
Furloughed federal employees and contractors, and their families, can receive a break on admission to the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas now through Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., park officials recently announced.
