""There are people who have come here after escaping violence and persecution and torture. These are communities that we have historically said, 'You are welcome here. We have the support for you. We're going to help you get established in our country.' And now, the federal government is abandoning them.""
""Impacted groups already enrolled in CalFresh will not lose their benefits right away. However, they will not be able to continue using CalFresh when they recertify their benefits after April 1.""
Starting April 1, tens of thousands of humanitarian immigrants in California will no longer qualify for food assistance through CalFresh, following changes in eligibility enacted by President Trump's spending bill. While current beneficiaries will not lose their benefits immediately, they will be unable to recertify after their annual review. The restrictions specifically target refugees and asylum seekers, affecting around 72,000 lawfully present immigrants in California, with over 5,000 estimated in Alameda County alone.
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