Lower down it says that the $80M is to keep food banks stocked. That money will go a lot farther with food banks negotiating bulk deals than a person trying to buy groceries on their own. Not sure which they’ll actually be doing. Still not a lot though.
deploying California’s National Guard and California Volunteers to strengthen food distribution and invest $80 million to keep food banks stocked.
It’s a good start, but is $14.55 per hungry person really going to make a difference?
I’ve volunteered often at food banks. The answer is absolutely yes.
Lower down it says that the $80M is to keep food banks stocked. That money will go a lot farther with food banks negotiating bulk deals than a person trying to buy groceries on their own. Not sure which they’ll actually be doing. Still not a lot though.