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Snap Benefits

Trump administration revives 'public charge' rule for immigrants

  • Jul 17

Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

  • Jun 24
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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

SNAP benefits don't pay for rotisserie chicken, bill might change that

  • Apr 23

What to know about the partial government shutdown and its impact

  • Feb 1

New SNAP work requirements soon to go into effect

  • Jan 30

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

  • Dec 31, 2025

Latest Videos

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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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Follow-up with East Bay couple after SNAP benefits restored

  • Dec 27, 2025
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Bay Area food banks in 'crisis mode' despite shutdown ending

  • Nov 16, 2025
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Disabled Bay Area couple feel 'emotional roller coaster' of SNAP benefits dispute

  • Nov 10, 2025
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San Jose grocer gives $100 shopping spree to struggling SNAP beneficiaries: 'Give back'

  • Nov 10, 2025
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California families starting to see SNAP benefits back on their cards

  • Nov 8, 2025
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Contra Costa Co. approves emergency funds for SNAP food assistance

  • Nov 5, 2025

Latest Stories

'A lot to be grateful for': Follow-up with East Bay couple after SNAP benefits restored

ABC7 News caught up with an East Bay couple who were among the millions of people cut off from their SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.

  • Dec 27, 2025
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Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP food aid from Democrat-led states over data

The Trump administration said it will move to withhold SNAP food aid from recipients in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide information on those receiving the assistance.

  • Dec 3, 2025
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What to know about expanded work requirements about to kick in for SNAP

After a disruptive U.S. government shutdown, federal SNAP food assistance is again flowing to low-income households. But in the months ahead, many participants will have to abide by new work requirements.

  • Nov 19, 2025
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SNAP is back, but millions of Americans could lose benefits due to new restrictions

Just as SNAP benefits were reinstated for millions of Americans following the reopening of the federal government, many are now set to permanently lose them.

  • Nov 18, 2025

Bay Area food banks in 'crisis mode' despite government shutdown ending

"We are still in crisis mode, and we are prepared to be that way into next year as well," said Caitlin Sly, CEO of the Food Bank Contra Costa and Solano, noting the longest shutdown in United States history and the disruption to SNAP benefits has set families back.

  • Nov 16, 2025