A combined $115,000 between Yuba and Sutter counties is on a freeze, creating problems for roughly 15 organizations that focus on food and shelter, like the Yuba-Sutter Food Bank.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) emergency food and shelter program has put a hold on federal funds across the nation.
"That money for our smaller nonprofits here locally, is a big chunk of their budget," said Rick Millhollin, chair of the Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way board.
The email cites the emergency food and shelter program is being reviewed within FEMA to ensure it complies with recent executive orders and U.S. Department of Homeland Security guidelines.
Millhollin said that after 18 years in the field, he's never seen the program's funding on hold.
Ball, showing us the empty shelves in the food bank, said, "When funding is where it needs to be, these shelves right here are full of pallets of food. As you can see, it's looking a little mean and lean out there."
"Our role is the food mover. We're here to receive those donations and get that funding so we can purchase the food and get it out to the people," Ball said.
Other organizations impacted by the funding freeze include the Salvation Army and Hands of Hope. It's unclear when the pause will be lifted.
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