In Santa Clara County, more than 130,000 people receive support from CalFresh, Liccardo said \u2014 and food banks can\u2019t cover the gap on their own. He said it\u2019s unclear when SNAP benefits will restart, but even then, President Donald Trump\u2019s administration will only provide half of the benefits for November. As of Tuesday, Trump said he would not abide by the ruling of two federal judges<\/a> to restart SNAP until the government reopens<\/a>.<\/p>\n Liccardo asked people to give generously to Second Harvest or volunteer their time.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is a moment of crisis for so many in our community \u2026 in particular, more than 500,000 residents in our Bay Area who depend every day on CalFresh to help feed them and their families,\u201d Liccardo said. \u201cBack in the Warriors\u2019 first championship season \u2026 there was an expression called \u2018strength in numbers\u2019 that recognized the value of everybody coming together to make a contribution on the team. The community here in the Bay Area needs to step up together for those who critically need our help.\u201d<\/p>\n Some local restaurants are already doing their part by offering free meals for children and discounted meals for parents<\/a> to help families get by.<\/p>\n Jackson-Davis encouraged SNAP recipients to go to food banks to receive the resources they need to survive. He said he wants to see people thrive.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m just trying to do my part to use my platform, use the Warriors platform, to shed light on the situation and hopefully people come out to donate and help,\u201d he told San Jos\u00e9 Spotlight.<\/p>\n Second Harvest provides a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, protein, dairy and staples such as rice and beans. CEO Leslie Bacho said no one should have to choose between paying rent, utility bills and putting food on the table, especially in a region as wealthy as the Bay Area.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is a crisis that \u2026 will take all of us \u2014 government leaders, corporations, philanthropists and community members coming together to ensure none of our neighbors go hungry,\u201d she told San Jos\u00e9 Spotlight.<\/p>\n The food bank is ramping up to meet the surge of people, including sending 50% more food to its distribution sites, but it relies on volunteers and individual funding, Bacho said.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are already seeing an increase in demand, and we are expecting to see more in the days and weeks to come,\u201d she said. \u201cEven before the government shutdown, food insecurity was at an all-time high. Here in Silicon Valley, it\u2019s actually higher than the national average due to the high cost of living. One in six of our neighbors already relies on Second Harvest.\u201d<\/p>\n Resident and SNAP recipient Michele Mashburn said SNAP provides dignity and control of her food choices, while food banks create community and keep people fed when those benefits fall short.<\/p>\n \u201cThe current federal funding freeze threatens a lifeline that helps people stay nourished, independent and connected to their communities,\u201d she told San Jos\u00e9 Spotlight. \u201cWe cannot claim dignity or equity while people are left hungry or forced to fight a system just to eat.\u201d The delay and decrease in SNAP funding has a massive impact on the community, Liccardo said. Parents who depend on these benefits to feed their children have to choose between food, health care and rent.<\/p>\n \u201cWe need to support Second Harvest and our partners in this moment of crisis,\u201d he told San Jos\u00e9 Spotlight. \u201cWe\u2019re only going to get through it together.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_9435-1024x768.jpg\")
Golden State Warriors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis is using his star power to encourage people to donate to Second Harvest. Photo by Lorraine Gabbert.<\/p>\n![\"NewsMatch](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1762303331_36_interactive-255337946814.png\")
<\/a>Eulalia Garcia, who is homeless and relies on SNAP, has been saving up for a deposit and first month\u2019s rent. But she said the loss of food stamps forced her to use her savings to eat.<\/p>\n