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Many CalFresh recipients could lose benefits starting June 1

  • May 21

Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps

  • May 17
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New SNAP work requirements soon to go into effect

  • Jan 30
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SNAP bans on soda, candy take effect in five states Jan. 1

  • Dec 31, 2025

Trump admin to withhold SNAP aid from Democrat-led states over data

  • Dec 3, 2025

What to know about expanded work requirements for SNAP

  • Nov 19, 2025

SNAP is back, but many still set to lose benefits

  • Nov 18, 2025

What's in the bill to reopen the federal government?

  • Nov 14, 2025

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Many CalFresh recipients could lose benefits starting June 1

  • May 20
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Important changes for CalFresh recipients starting June 1

  • May 20
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California families starting to see SNAP benefits back on their cards

  • Nov 8, 2025
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AccuWeather Forecast: Chillier start to Monday morning with fog

  • Nov 3, 2025
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Bay Area farmers markets step up to help SNAP recipients get food

  • Nov 3, 2025
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North Bay community steps up to help families losing SNAP benefits

  • Nov 2, 2025
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Santa Clara Co. giving Second Harvest Food Bank $4.5M during shutdown

  • Oct 31, 2025
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Contra Costa Co. nonprofit launches massive food drive

  • Oct 30, 2025

Latest Stories

Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended an order blocking full SNAP payments, amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end.

  • Nov 12, 2025

Trump administration demands states 'undo' full SNAP payouts as states warn of 'catastrophic impact'

The Department of Agriculture threatened to impose financial penalties on states that do not "comply" quickly with their new orders.

  • Nov 9, 2025
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Californians starting to see SNAP benefits reinstated, SF residents also get extra food aid

Some Bay Area residents have already received their full SNAP payments. It comes in addition to money provided by the City of San Francisco through a public-private partnership with the Crankstart Foundation.

  • Nov 8, 2025

How to talk to kids about food insecurity amid looming SNAP benefit cuts

As the federal government shutdown stretches on, families who rely on SNAP benefits are preparing for the possibility that they could cease as early as Nov. 1.

  • Nov 7, 2025
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Some SNAP recipients have to choose between rent and food amid halt in benefits

Some Americans who saw their SNAP benefits halt on Nov. 1 say they have to choose between paying their rent and buying food.

  • Nov 6, 2025