Concerns Over Funding For Distribution Damper Food Banks’ Excitement Over Trump’s Trade Aid Boost
A significant part of a food bank’s budget goes to cover the cost of storing and distributing food. Now, with a large volume of food coming through the Trump administration’s trade aid program, many California food banks are worried about whether they have the capacity to deliver.
Capital Public Radio:
California Food Banks Receive ‘Trade Aid’ Food, But It Comes With A Cost
As part of the Trump administration’s larger trade aid package to farmers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is buying up to $1.2 billion of domestic food items as a way to offset some of farmers’ losses. That larger program is known as the Trade Mitigation Program. Sue Sigler, executive director of the advocacy group California Association of Food Banks, says the extra volume of food coming in is wonderful, in terms of providing more for hungry communities. But, she adds, there are challenges that come with this boon. (Mitric, 11/8)
In other news across the state —
Capital Public Radio:
City Of Sacramento To Declare Emergency Homeless Shelter Crisis
Sacramento's city council is expected to declare a homeless shelter crisis at Thursday’s meeting. Mayor Darrell Steinberg said at a press conference this morning that the move could result in nearly $20 million in one-time state funds. (White, 11/8)
The San Diego Union-Tribune:
Sweetwater District Opens Sports Medicine Clinic For Care And Education
For Dr. Charles Camarata, it was a dream come true. ...A week ago the Sweetwater Union High School District hosted the grand opening of a new 3,000-square-foot facility on L Street that includes an 800-square-foot Sports Medicine and Wellness Center. Consider that for 30 years, Camarata and Mike Stein, Manual Orthopedic Physical Therapy, have been providing free clinics every Saturday and more recently during the week to provide early treatment and diagnosis of injuries. (Brand, 11/8)
The Associated Press:
1 Death Linked To Ongoing Turkey Salmonella Outbreak
Federal health officials on Thursday reported the first death in an ongoing salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the death was in California but didn't have any immediate details. Since last November, the agency said 164 people have fallen ill in 35 states, with the most recent case being reported on Oct. 20. (11/8)