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California, Food October 20, 2025

Government shutdown delays Nov. CalFresh benefits

Governor Gavin Newsom today said that President Trump’s federal government shutdown will likely delay food benefits for millions of Californians who rely on CalFresh cards to feed themselves and their families. If President Trump and Congress do not reopen the federal government by October 23, or take action to fund benefits, CalFresh benefits will likely be delayed in November. This afternoon, the California Department of…

Food October 11, 2025

Trump ends food aid to thousands here starting Nov. 1

Starting Nov. 1, just in time for Thanksgiving, people using the Calfresh food assistance program known as SNAP nationally, will have three months to find work before they are kicked off of the program. The new work requirements are part of President Donald Trump’s One Big (Bad) Beautiful Bill Act. A memo published last week by the United States Department of Agriculture notified states of…

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