CalFresh Recertification: How to renew your food stamps in May 2026?

For many Californians, CalFresh benefits are a monthly lifeline that helps keep food on the table. But as May 2026 approaches ...
Times of San Diego

First CalFresh, Medi-Cal eligibility changes take effect April 1

Federal and state policy updates over the next several months may affect thousands of San Diego County residents who receive CalFresh or Medi-Cal benefits, officials said. Most people will still ...
KQED

On CalFresh? How to Get $60 of Free Fruits and Vegetables Each Month

It’s only been a month since the federal government shutdown caused the 5.5 million Californians who use CalFresh — the state’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — to see their ...
Fox 5 San Diego

CalFresh changes for some noncitizens start in April, resources available

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Certain groups of noncitizens will be ineligible to receive CalFresh benefits starting April 1, and the County of San Diego is offering alternative resources for those ...
AOL

These Californians could lose CalFresh food benefits soon. Why?

Some Californians may lose CalFresh food assistance due to multiple changes affecting eligibility for the program — one of which could impact hundreds of thousands in the state. Asylees, refugees and ...
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CalFresh eligibility changes take effect on Wednesday: What to know

Several eligibility criteria for California’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) officially changed on Wednesday, with most of the changes affecting lawfully present immigrants. The ...
Daily Bruin

Bruin Food Access Project, attorneys help make CalFresh more accessible

This post was updated Jan. 11 at 10:05 p.m. Confusing income calculations and time-consuming application processes can make CalFresh – California’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...