"The government shutdown has left the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in funding limbo-after two judges on Friday ordered a reticent Trump Administration to fund the food aid program with the $5 billion in contingency funds the USDA has on hand. Meanwhile, millions of Californians who rely on the state's version of SNAP-CalFresh-to stay fed are left wondering where their next meals will come from. Food pantries throughout the state are gearing up to meet the demand."
"If you're one of the 5.5 million Californians who use CalFresh - the state's version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - you should now expect your November SNAP payments on your EBT card to be "delayed" due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, according to the state. That somber revelation has foodbanks throughout California marshalling up all available resources to meet the coming surge in demand, especially ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday."
Federal government shutdown has left the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in funding limbo. Two judges ordered the Trump administration to use $5 billion in USDA contingency funds to continue SNAP funding. Millions of Californians who rely on CalFresh face delayed November EBT payments. California food banks and pantries are marshaling resources to meet a surge in demand, especially before Thanksgiving. An estimated 5.5 million Californians use CalFresh. Democratic Senator Adam Schiff says Democrats are pushing to fund SNAP and end the political stalemate. Food assistance access and distribution remain uncertain pending the administration's funding decision.
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