Bonta Visits Food Bank Amid Lawsuit over CalFresh

Bonta visits food bank amid lawsuit over CalFresh

(The Center Square) - California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Thursday he is continuing to push for federal emergency contingency funding to restore millions of Californians’ food benefits as the federal government shutdown continues.

Federal shutdown halts Calfresh funding for November

SALINAS — Although the ongoing government shutdown will temporarily halt CalFresh food benefits for Monterey County residents next month, local officials are encouraging recipients to continue submitting paperwork and use community resources such as the Food Bank for Monterey County. “Benefits for CalFresh will not be on our beneficiaries’ EBT card,” said Annette Gallegos of the Monterey County Department of Social Services. “This is very concer…

As Shutdown Deepens, Folsom's Food Bank Pleads For Community’s Help – Folsom Times

Twin Lakes Food Bank launches emergency “Families Can’t Wait” Campaign as halted CalFresh benefits leave over 4K without aid in Folsom alone As the federal government shutdown deepens, a growing crisis is unfolding in Folsom. Thousands of residents are now at risk of losing their CalFresh and SNAP benefits starting November 1, and Twin Lakes Food Bank is racing to prepare for an unprecedented surge in need. Executive Director Lisa Tuter says the…

CalFresh benefits delayed due to shutdown

CalFresh benefits will be delayed for November as long as the federal government shutdown continues. Any benefits already distributed can still be used.