Dear Community - Querida Comunidad

Estimada comunidad: Queremos compartir una actualización importante sobre los beneficios de asistencia alimentaria en California. Debido al cierre del gobierno, los beneficios de CalFresh/SNAP/EBT no se emitirán a partir del 1 de noviembre.

Entendemos que esto genera grandes dificultades, especialmente para las familias sordas o con discapacidad auditiva que dependen de estos recursos vitales. Recuerden que no están solos.

Si necesitan alimentos ahora, aquí tienen algunos recursos confiables que pueden ayudarles:

🍎 LA Regional Food Bank
Find a Local Pantry
🥫 World Harvest Food Bank
Visit Website
🥕 Second Harvest OC
Visit Website
 
Dear Community,
We want to share an important update regarding food assistance benefits in California. Due to the government shutdown, CalFresh/SNAP/EBT benefits will not be issued starting November 1st.
We understand this creates real hardship, especially for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing families who rely on these vital resources. Please remember, you are not alone. 
If you need food now, here are several trusted resources that can help:
 
🍎 LA Regional Food Bank
Find a Local Pantry
🥫 World Harvest Food Bank
Visit Website
🥕 Second Harvest OC
Visit Website
 

¿Necesitas ayuda inmediata?

Llama al 211 para conectarte con recursos locales de alimentación, refugio y servicios sociales cerca de ti.

Si vives fuera del condado de Los Ángeles, visita nuestro Centro de Recursos Virtuales para obtener recursos adicionales a nivel estatal y nacional.

For official state updates and FAQs, visit the California Department of Social Services (CDSS):
🔗 CDSS Website
🤟 Deaf Access Program (DAP) — CDSS
 
📞 Need immediate help?
Call 211 to be connected with local food, shelter, and social service resources near you.
If you live outside of Los Angeles County, visit our Virtual Resource Center for additional statewide and national resources:
 
For official state updates and FAQs, visit the California Department of Social Services (CDSS):
🔗 CDSS Website
🤟 Deaf Access Program (DAP) — CDSS
 
Contact Information:
• Voice: (916) 653-8320
• Videophone: (916) 330-3242
• Email: [email protected]
Stay strong, stay connected, and continue to look out for one another. Together, we’ll get through this.
 
 
All the Best,
 
Shavonda McCaleb
Founder & Executive Director