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?
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.
I’ve volunteered often at food banks. The answer is absolutely yes.
State governments can’t just print money like the federal government can. It has to come from somewhere, and is not unlimited.