San Jose orders Christian pastor feeding more than 1,000 people a day to shut down his free grocery line — or face fines of up to $20,000 per day.
A pastor is giving away food to people who cannot afford groceries, and the local government is threatening him with financial ruin over zoning regulations.
According to the report, Lighthouse feeds more than 1,000 people every day, five days a week, providing milk, eggs, meat, fresh produce, and other essentials to families struggling with California’s high cost of living.
The organization also prepares specialized food boxes for people with diabetes, vegetarians, and homeless residents who need ready-to-eat meals.
Here’s where the story becomes even more astonishing.
In March 2022, the City of San Jose itself published an official tribute to the Lighthouse Ministries Food Pantry, celebrating Olmos and his volunteers as community heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In its official city government feature, San Jose praised the ministry for providing free groceries and essential supplies to vulnerable residents.
The same government that once celebrated Pastor Olmos as a community hero is now threatening his ministry with massive penalties.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/10/only-california-san-jose-orders-pastor-feeding-more/
The real question is, did someone complain? I know some officials go full Nazi on zoning regulations, but I think most enforcement issues come from an actual complaint. Is there a nearby business that is tired of having to deal with 1000 people a day standing in line on the sidewalk? Or the traffic nightmare that must cause? I'd have to know more before making a judgment. The linked article makes it sound as if it's nothing more than a zoning issue - but I can't imagine feeding that many people a day doesn't create a little problem for the neighbors.
ReplyDeleteAgain, most times I'm in favor of hanging bureaucrats from lampposts. But I'd need more info before making a decisions here.