As the government shutdown drags on leaders in Southern California are warning residents that the federal food assistance program known as SNAP could run out of funding and recipients might not ...

This post was updated Oct. 25 at 12:30 p.m. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that CalFresh benefits could be suspended next month due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The shutdown – which ...

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In 2026, significant changes are coming to CalFresh, California's food assistance program. These updates, driven by new ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, helps about one in eight Americans buy groceries. A halt to SNAP benefits would leave a gaping hole in the country’s safety ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As the federal government shutdown enters its 24th day and senators head home for the weekend, uncertainty continues to grow over the future of SNAP, the federal Supplemental ...

Many needy families in the Mother Lode are already taking action to fill the gap in food assistance following the announcement that CalFresh recipients will not receive their benefits at the start of ...

County activates emergency operations center to coordinate food distribution Federal shutdown pauses CalFresh, threatening benefits for millions of CA residents Food banks, nonprofits and officials ...