CalFresh benefits frozen as shutdown continues, Californians turn to food banks

Описание: The federal government shutdown has halted CalFresh benefits for 5.5 million Californians, leaving many without food assistance as the shutdown drags into its fourth week. Food banks statewide report record demand, with families like Kimberly Stephens’ relying on local charities for survival. CalFresh, California’s version of SNAP, won’t reload November benefits until federal funding resumes. To fill the gap, Governor Gavin Newsom is expediting $80 million in state aid for food banks and deploying the National Guard to help distribute food. State leaders warn that while WIC and CalWORKs remain stable for now, food insecurity is rising fast.

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