The article was originally published on https://sfist.com/2025/10/30/san-francisco-to-cover-gap-in-snap-funding-assuming-checks-dont-arrive-with-help-of-foundation/Recipients of SNAP assistance, or food stamps, in San Francisco will not see their benefits lapse due to the federal government shutdown, thanks to a partnership between San Francisco and the charity started by billionaire Michael Moritz and his wife. SF Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Wednesday that SNAP benefits would be covered for the approximately 112,000 San Franciscans who rely on this monthly food assistance. The expense will be covered by $9 million in city contingency funds that were set aside to address potential issues under a Trump presidency, and that will be matched by a $9 million grant from the Crankstart Foundatio

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