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If you receive CalFresh benefits, you have likely heard about the current federal government shutdown and its impact to your CalFresh benefits. We encourage you to visit your local food pantry and to connect with your local mutual aid organizations for assistance during this difficult time. For a list of locations, please visit LAFoodBank.org or contact 211 by dialing 2-1-1 or visiting www.211.org. Click here to watch. Click on the following to view in Spanish, Vietnamese, Filipino, Korean, Chinese, Russian, Farsi, Armenian, and Khmer.

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At Your Service

LA County Parks Food Programs

LA County Parks recognizes the serious challenges caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown and its potential impact on our communities. They are offering FREE nutritious meals at park sites across the County—available to all, regardless of income.

For info and locations, visit: bit.ly/lacparksfoodprograms.

Out and About

Día de los Muertos at Natural History Museum

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Join the Natural History Museum as they honor the customs and heritage around Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a cultural tradition observed in Mexico and throughout Latin America to remember and celebrate the lives of departed loved ones.

Get an up-close look at Natural History Museum’s interpretive ofrenda (altar) for commemorating the dead, enjoy live music, participate in hands-on art activities, and more. Come together as a community and take part in this celebration of life!

In Case You Missed It

Recruitment Event for Fire Impacted Workers

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Join the Department of Economic Opportunity’s Fire Recovery & Resilience Workforce Program for a recruitment event connecting fire-impacted workers and hiring employers. Workers can access temporary and permanent job opportunities, no-cost training, and other employment services. Businesses can access qualified talent, wage subsidies, hiring incentives, and small business counseling. For information, click here.

Workers can register here: bit.ly/FRRWPEventOct30

Employers can register here: bit.ly/FRRWPEmployerOct30

Photo Finish

Men and women in the National Guard in an assembly line placing cans of food in boxes

Los Angeles County / Mayra Beltran Vasquez

The California National Guard helps package food at the LA Regional Food Bank Distribution Center in the City of Industry.

Click here to access more photos of LA County in action.