North Hollywood food pantry sees increase in demand after CalFresh changes

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Charisse Gibson, as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · October 13, 2026 · 1 min read

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A food pantry in North Hollywood says it’s seeing an increase in demand as families face the high cost of living and changes to CalFresh. “Our numbers are climbing every day,” Jane Poole, chairwoman of North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry, told NBC Los Angeles. CalFresh, known federally as Supp...

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