San Francisco Steps Up to Support Thousands of Low-Income Residents Amid Government Shutdown.
As the government shutdown enters its second week, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced an ambitious plan to help low-income residents who rely on SNAP or CalFresh benefits. The city is committing $18 million to support these families, which will be matched by a nonprofit organization called Crankstart Foundation.
According to data from the Human Services Agency, over 112,000 San Franciscans count on SNAP or CalFresh benefits, including 18,000 children and 48,000 seniors. If funding doesn't increase soon, many of these families risk losing critical support this weekend.
Mayor Lurie emphasized that no one in San Francisco should go hungry, especially during the government shutdown. To make sure everyone has access to groceries, the city is partnering with Crankstart Foundation to set aside $18 million. The city will contribute $9 million from a reserve fund and match it with an additional $9 million from a new public-private partnership.
Crankstart CEO Missy Narula praised the city's efforts, saying that her organization is committed to helping families who are struggling financially. "What Crankstart is doing is very San Francisco. They care about our families here. No child should go hungry."
Residents like Haley Sanger, who relies on $291 in monthly CalFresh benefits, expressed gratitude for the city's support. The new plan means that she and many others will have access to groceries for the month of November.
To administer the funds, San Francisco is partnering with the SF Marin Food Bank and GiveCard. Under this arrangement, families receiving SNAP or CalFresh benefits will receive a letter with instructions on how to access their funds at participating grocery stores citywide.
As the government shutdown continues, community groups like Glide Foundation are hailing the partnership as a win for the city. "What Crankstart is doing is very San Francisco. They care about our families here. No child should go hungry," said Dr. Gina Fromer, president/CEO of Glide Foundation SF.
The partnership underscores the importance of community support during times of crisis. By working together, cities like San Francisco can help ensure that their most vulnerable residents have access to the resources they need to thrive.
As the government shutdown enters its second week, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced an ambitious plan to help low-income residents who rely on SNAP or CalFresh benefits. The city is committing $18 million to support these families, which will be matched by a nonprofit organization called Crankstart Foundation.
According to data from the Human Services Agency, over 112,000 San Franciscans count on SNAP or CalFresh benefits, including 18,000 children and 48,000 seniors. If funding doesn't increase soon, many of these families risk losing critical support this weekend.
Mayor Lurie emphasized that no one in San Francisco should go hungry, especially during the government shutdown. To make sure everyone has access to groceries, the city is partnering with Crankstart Foundation to set aside $18 million. The city will contribute $9 million from a reserve fund and match it with an additional $9 million from a new public-private partnership.
Crankstart CEO Missy Narula praised the city's efforts, saying that her organization is committed to helping families who are struggling financially. "What Crankstart is doing is very San Francisco. They care about our families here. No child should go hungry."
Residents like Haley Sanger, who relies on $291 in monthly CalFresh benefits, expressed gratitude for the city's support. The new plan means that she and many others will have access to groceries for the month of November.
To administer the funds, San Francisco is partnering with the SF Marin Food Bank and GiveCard. Under this arrangement, families receiving SNAP or CalFresh benefits will receive a letter with instructions on how to access their funds at participating grocery stores citywide.
As the government shutdown continues, community groups like Glide Foundation are hailing the partnership as a win for the city. "What Crankstart is doing is very San Francisco. They care about our families here. No child should go hungry," said Dr. Gina Fromer, president/CEO of Glide Foundation SF.
The partnership underscores the importance of community support during times of crisis. By working together, cities like San Francisco can help ensure that their most vulnerable residents have access to the resources they need to thrive.
112k ppl rely on SNAP or CalFresh in SF and now they're gonna get $18mil from the city? 
that's like, a lot of $$ for some fams. but idk if it's enough...like, what if gov shutdown keeps goin & funding doesn't increase? 
but then my friend's cousin works for crankstart foundation and she told us all about this partnership with san francisco - it's literally a lifesaver! $291 is not enough for me either, i need that money to buy food for my family every month 
anyway i'm just so grateful to the mayor and everyone involved in making sure our city takes care of its own. it's days like this that remind me why i love living in san francisco so much 
$18 million is a decent start, but what about the other cities struggling with funding? 
. Who cares about the gov't shutdown when ppl are struggling? 
I'm so impressed by Mayor Lurie's initiative to support low-income families in SF! 
. I'm all about community support during crisis times, and this partnership between SF and non-profits like Glide Foundation is exactly what we need 
. Let's keep shining a light on organizations like these who are making a real difference in people's lives 
! #CommunitySupportMatters #SanFranciscoCares # SNAPBenefitsForAll
. 18 million dollars from the city and a non-profit org is a solid starting point 
. With the government shutdown, it's hard to predict when things will get back on track 
. It's like, they're doing their part, but what about the future? Shouldn't the gov be supporting its own citizens in the first place? 
Still, kudos to San Francisco for showing some compassion and community spirit 
I'm all for community support, but let's not pretend like it's a done deal just yet. We need more transparency and accountability in our systems.
But we need to keep pushing for more support, not just a Band-Aid solution. 
i mean, $18 million sounds like a lot, but it's still not enough considering all the people who are gonna lose benefits. i feel bad for haley and others who have to rely on $291 a month... that's basically nothing 
I'm loving how the city of San Francisco is stepping up to support those in need. It's amazing that the mayor is making sure no one has to go hungry during this government shutdown. I mean, $18 million is a big commitment, but it's worth it to see families like Haley's get some financial relief 
. Kudos to Mayor Lurie and everyone involved in making this happen! 
. Of course, this is just a temporary fix and we need the government to sort out its issues ASAP 
. But for now, let's take a moment to appreciate the kindness and compassion on display here 
its good to see san francisco stepping up tho 
. I mean, who expects a government shutdown to happen and then has to rely on community support? It's just great that the city is committing $18 million, but what about all the other cities that don't have that kind of cash lying around? And what's with the nonprofit organization Crankstart Foundation getting involved? Sounds like just another way for them to make a buck off these families 
. I guess it's good that Mayor Lurie is trying to do something, but it's not like this will solve the problem or anything...
. 18 million bucks is a lot of cash, but if it means people don't go hungry during this government shutdown, I'm all for it 
. San Francisco's got a rep for being all about helping out its most vulnerable residents, so its no surprise they're taking the lead on this one