November CalFresh Benefits Delayed by Federal Shutdown

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November CalFresh benefits delayed by federal shutdown

Millions of food assistance recipients in California will have their November benefits delayed due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, officials announced on Friday. CalFresh, known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is funded federally but administered by state and local agencies to help low-income residents buy healthy food. “The Social Services Agency issues on average $62 million a month in CalFresh …

Government Shutdown Delays CalFresh, Pressures Sacramento Food Closets

Lines at the SSIP Food Closet are growing as the federal government shutdown delays CalFresh benefits.

Government shutdown could impact CalFresh benefits for November

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CalFresh payments will be paused in November amid ongoing government shutdown

By Ashley Sharp With the federal government still shut down, CalFresh recipients will now officially see their November benefits delayed, according to the California Department of Social Services. The deadline for the government to reopen before federal food programs like SNAP would see their funding dry up was Thursday, October 23.  President Trump and Congress failed to reopen the federal government. CalFresh will be delayed in November. You …