Federal Shutdown Threatens November CalFresh, SNAP, Benefits

Federal Shutdown Threatens November CalFresh (SNAP) Benefits

As the federal government shutdown persists, low‑income households across the country face the threat of losing access to critical food assistance in November. In California, the CalFresh program is particularly vulnerable to funding gaps caused by federal gridlock. On October 10, the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS) directed states to hold off on submitting their benefit issuance files for November payments…

Many Food Insecure Residents In Limbo As Shutdown Delays CalFresh Aid – Folsom Times

County agencies coordinate with food banks as thousands face loss of benefits As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, Sacramento County officials are warning that CalFresh benefits will not be funded for the month of November, leaving thousands of local residents and families uncertain about how they’ll afford groceries in the weeks ahead. In Sacramento County, roughly 270,000 people rely on CalFresh to feed themselves and thei…

SNAP benefits at risk of delay amid federal shutdown

Tulare County HHSA warns that CalFresh food assistance benefits are at risk of delay amid government shutdown; food bank anticipates potentia

CalFresh (SNAP) benefits delay for November could impact over 13,000 Nevada County residents

NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. October 22, 2025 – In Nevada County, 13,617 people are enrolled in CalFresh, including 3,346 children and 2,079 seniors over 65. If the federal shutdown continues past tomorrow, October 23rd, their food assistance benefits may be delayed. In other words, they might not receive SNAP/food stamps in November. CalFresh in Nevada County […] The post CalFresh (SNAP) benefits delay for November could impact over 13,000 Nevada Coun…

Federal shutdown threatens November CalFresh, SNAP, benefits

Tulare County Health and Human Services has issued a press release no CalFresh, SNAP, benefits will be allocated beginning in November in the count as would be the case in the rest of the country if the federal shutdown continues…