WHY THE NEED
The cuts to CalFresh and the delays in benefits didn’t happen by accident. They are the result of choices made by Republican leaders, including Trump and Rep. Jay Obernolte.
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act is anything but beautiful. It handed massive tax cuts to the wealthy while cutting CalFresh benefits for working families and those most in need across California, leaving many uncertain about how they’ll put food on the table this holiday season. As if that weren’t enough, the ongoing government shutdown is delaying November’s food assistance for those who rely on it the most.
This isn’t about scarcity, it’s about choices. We demand that our leaders restore funding and strengthen our safety nets. Until then, we are making sure no neighbor goes hungry.
While they ignore the people they are supposed to serve, the Mountain Bears Democratic Club is stepping up to help our neighbors.
Crestline Antiques & More
This Holiday season Crestline Antiques and More was a neighbor helping neighbors! Jessica opened her shop to food and toy donations. We are grateful to have such wonderful people in our community looking out for each other.
Spade and Spatula ……Thankyou
There are so many people who made this food drive a huge success. From the volunteers who organized and delivered donations, to the small businesses that dedicated space for collecting them (@spadeandspatula and @crestline_antiques_n_more_ ).
To @lakearrowheadlgbtq for hosting a trivia night, and to our congressional candidates (@tessaforca and @paulforca23 ) who stopped by to speak with Operation Provider about the challenges they face as the largest food bank in our mountains, and with Chef Bev about the struggles small businesses face in our community.
This is what community looks like.
Spade & Spatula: spadespatula-cagastropub.com 27214 CA-189 Ste. G, Lake Arrowhead
What a morning! Thank you to everyone who donated and a special thank you to Bev at @spadeandspatula for hosting our food drive and joining us in supporting our community this holiday season.
As families, seniors, and veterans receive their CalFresh benefits, our food drive is helping fill the gaps and ensure everyone has what they need.
We collected 197 items today! Let’s keep the momentum going — we have one more week to go. Drop off your donations during regular business hours at @spadeandspatula and help make sure no mountain resident goes without.
