The Experience: Emeryville SNAP Relief Food Drive: Let’s help our neighbors! As you know, due to the federal government shutdown, funding for SNAP – the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, CalFresh in CA – will lapse for the first time in its 60-yr history, causing a surge in the demand for food assistance. Grass roots programs like Alameda County Food Bank and Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program (ECAP), are bracing themselves for this surge. 201 students in the Emeryville Unified School District are currently not receiving their SNAP benefits. The City of Emeryville has partnered with ECAP and other community partners to support our community and we are asking you to jump in and help. Here’s what you can do: Collect non-perishable food for the Food Drive Wednesday, November 5 – Friday, November 14 Canned Goods: Chicken, tuna, luncheon meat, tomatoes, vegetables, legumes, and similar items. Shelf-Stable Items: Milk (shelf-stable), rice, canola or olive… >>Read more