People struggling with food insecurity will still be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal thanks to Bay Area nonprofits. High food prices and a delay in CalFresh food benefits — California’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — have left an increasing number of people having to choose between paying for food, health care and rent. Trying to bring some holiday cheer this Thanksgiving, organizations are providing groceries and a hot turkey dinner with all the fixings to those who might otherwise go without.

Bill Lee, executive director of Martha’s Kitchen, said until last week, “the whole snap thing” had people on edge.

“All of that reminds them how vulnerable they are,” he told San José Spotlight. “They’re just one breath away from not being able to eat or feed

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