The Brief

LOS ANGELES - Due to the ongoing government shutdown, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed that 42 million Americans will not receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting November 1.

This cutoff is leaving many families without federal food aid, prompting local organizations to step up and offer free food and meals.

If you're losing SNAP benefits, known as CalFresh in California, here's where you can get emergency assistance in Southern California.

What you can do:

Food banks

To find a food bank near you, call 211 or tap/click on your county below:

Free meal services

In LA County, the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation offers free snack and dinner programs for youth, teens, and seniors. You can s

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