The Trump administration’s decision to cancel a federal food assistance program is hitting California’s tribal communities hard. For the Hoopa Valley Tribe, the funds help them provide fresh, local food for their elders, and creates reliable income for their farmers. With funding set to expire this year, the tribe is scrambling to fill the void. KQED’s Izzy Bloom reports from Humboldt County.

The Trump administration&rsquo;s decision to cancel a federal food assistance program is hitting California&rsquo;s tribal communities hard.&nbsp;For the Hoopa Valley Tribe, the funds help them provide fresh, local food for their elders, and creates reliable income for their farmers. With funding set to expire this year, the tribe is scrambling to fill the void. KQED&rsquo;s Izzy Bloom reports from Humboldt County.

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