(FOX40.COM) -- If Congress fails to reach a deal to end the federal shutdown by Oct. 23, CalFresh benefits for November will likely be delayed, Gov. Gavin Newsom said. Video above: 'Real Food, Healthy Kids Act' signed into law by Gov. Newsom

According to CalFresh, the delay would leave thousands of San Joaquin County families without access to food assistance, just as the costs of living continue to rise.

CalFresh is also reaching out to the community for support, as the Stockton/San Joaquin Emergency Food Bank is currently operating at full capacity.

"Families who depend on CalFresh to feed their children could suddenly have nothing," Leonard Hansen, President and CEO of the Emergency Food Bank, explained. "We're doing everything possible to make sure no one goes hungry - but we cannot

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