Local Autism Organization Addresses "Cal Fresh Chaos"
In Ventura County, California, a local autism organization is helping adults with autism become self-sufficient through budgeting and cooking skills.
Johanna Hurtado, an Independent Living Services Specialist at Spectacular Services, assists these individuals in their daily lives. She notes that the current situation is challenging, saying
"We're supposed to be helping them, right? We're supposed to take them out grocery shopping. There's no, there's no money this month."
About 78,000 people in Ventura County rely on Cal Fresh to afford groceries. The government shutdown has caused significant stress for working families, children, and the elderly.
Kasey Guilfoil from Spectacular Services' Independent Living Services division expresses frustration, stating
"Our people in Washington are still getting paid. Why are they getting paid if they're not working? And these people that rely heavily on these benefits don't get the benefits."
Author's summary: Local autism organization helps with Cal Fresh Chaos.