CalFresh is one of several safety net programs facing a funding cliff if the shutdown — which has shown no sign of ending — ...
California colleges are seeing a surge in student participation of safety net programs, with nearly one in five UC students ...
Recent federal legislation has introduced stricter eligibility criteria for CalFresh beneficiaries in California, impacting millions. Understanding these changes is crucial for those relying on this ...
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Rising grocery prices over the last few years and an end to pandemic-era public food program boosts have made it hard for many in Southern California to afford food for their ...
LOS ANGELES -- California's food stamps program is expanding to include 200,000 more people. Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis announced the expansion of CalFresh on Friday. Under the ...
President Donald Trump’s recent sweeping budget bill — referred to as the "big beautiful bill" — included major cuts to the federal food assistance program, SNAP. In the days following the passing of ...
San Diego County officials estimate that 96,000 people in the region will be subject to new work requirements to qualify for CalFresh benefits.
In 2023, about 13.5% of households were food-insecure at least at some point in the year, according to the most recent USDA report, which is used by policymakers responsible for food assistance ...