Haley Sanger is one of those people.<\/p>\n
“That’s kind of shocking, honestly. It’s going to put me out of place a lot,” Sanger said.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, the mayor made a big announcement that San Francisco is stepping up to help.<\/p>\n
“Your mayor and your leaders will not let this government shutdown prevent you from putting food on the table for your families,” Lurie said.<\/p>\n
Thanks to a reserve fund the city has set aside and a new public-private partnership, there’s relief.<\/p>\n
MORE: California sues Trump administration in effort to restore SNAP benefits amid government shutdown<\/a><\/p>\n “The city will commit $9 million to this effort from that reserve. We have partnered with Crankstart to match that contribution to double our impact,” Lurie said.<\/p>\n “Crankstart is so proud to commit $9 million to these efforts, and we are grateful to the city and to the mayor for stepping up for our 50\/50 match grant and making it a reality of everyone,” said Missy Narula, CEO of Crankstart.<\/p>\n The mayor says every San Franciscan who relies on SNAP benefits will have assistance buying groceries for the month of November.<\/p>\n Sanger counts on $291 of CalFresh benefits a month from the federal government. The announcement means help for her.<\/p>\n “That’s amazing. That’s what we need: more people helping out in our community,” Sanger said.<\/p>\n MORE: Bay Area food banks mobilize as millions set to lose SNAP benefits amid government shutdown<\/a><\/p>\n The mayor explained how CalFresh recipients can expect to get help.<\/p>\n “Next week, people receiving CalFresh benefits will get a letter from the Human Services Agency with instructions to access a unique digital or prepaid card they can use at grocery stores citywide,” Lurie said.<\/p>\n Community groups, like Glide, that see lots of families — including those who count on CalFresh as a lifeline — say this partnership is a win for the city.<\/p>\n “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.<\/p>\n The mayor says a partnership between the SF Marin Food Bank and GiveCard will manage fund disbursements.<\/p>\n
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