If you receive CalFresh in California, February 2026 is a key month: you must complete your recertification on time to avoid ...

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 ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - In California, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is called CalFresh, and run by the Department of Social Services. SNAP provides monthly food benefits to ...

With the federal government still shut down, CalFresh recipients will now officially see their November benefits delayed, according to the California Department of Social Services. The deadline for ...

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 ...

The CalFresh program, California's version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is a crucial lifeline for many low-income families. Recent legislative changes, particularly the One ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. It’s only been a month since the ...