SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown that is impacting benefits for low-income families, Gov. Gavin Newsom is deploying the National Guard to help food banks across California.

A Wednesday release from the governor's office stated Newsom is also fast-tracking up to $80 million to assist with funding delays stemming from the shutdown, as Congressional lawmakers remain at odds over an agreed-upon federal budget.

“Trump’s failure isn’t abstract – it’s literally taking food out of people’s mouths," Newsom said in a release. "This is serious, this is urgent – and requires immediate action. Millions of Americans rely on food benefits to feed their families, and while Republicans in Washington drag their feet, California is stepping up once again to fill

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