Over 5 million Californians rely on CalFresh benefits, and during the pandemic, many families were automatically bumped up to receive the maximum benefit amount. For many, that was at least an extra ...

As millions of people prepare to lose their federal food assistance program benefits like SNAP — CalFresh in California — nonprofit organizations are already noticing the impact of the government ...

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More than 29,000 San Luis Obispo County residents will receive less help feeding their families than usual due to the federal government’s ongoing shutdown. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...

Some low-income Californians are able to get more help when purchasing greener groceries at participating locations.The California Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Program matches up to $60 a month in ...

“I know how to make ends meet,” assures San Francisco native Erica Patton. “I know how to buy things that will last.” That’s a skill that Patton, 42, who lives in Bayview, wishes she didn’t have to ...

Fruits and vegetables for sale Mercey Springs Produce on Highway 152 in Dos Palos on Thursday Feb. 15, 2017. Monica Velez [email protected] A majority of California college students who are ...

CalFresh is a program aimed at low-income individuals and households who meet federal eligibility standards and are looking to increase their budget for nutritious food. Nationally, it is known as ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) plays a crucial role in supporting low-income households across the ...

SAN DIEGO — People impacted by the Jan. 22, 2024 storm flooding may be eligible for the Disaster CalFresh program. The program provides a one-time payment to buy food for themselves and their families ...