With CalFresh Benefits About to Lapse, Inland Empire Food Banks Worry About Shrinking Safety Net

With CalFresh benefits about to lapse, Inland Empire food banks worry about shrinking safety net

Nearly 2.3 million people in Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles counties receive CalFresh food assistance.

On the Brink: Federal Gov’t Shutdown Threatens SNAP/CalFresh, Headstart Programs   - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint

A total of 134 Head Start programs in California and across the country will not receive their operational funding if the federal government shutdown

Fresno food banks, services available as CalFresh program freezes

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On the Brink: Federal Gov’t Shutdown Threatens SNAP/CalFresh, Headstart Programs - Observer News Group

A total of 134 Head Start programs in California and across the country will not receive their operational funding if the federal government shutdown extends beyond Nov. 1 These early-learning programs are located in 41 states and Puerto Rico and serve more than 65,000 children, according to the First Five Fund.