New SNAP restrictions beyond Iowa
New limits to snap benefits in Iowa could be a preview of what other states may face. Gina Plata-Nino, SNAP director of the Food Research & Action Center, explains what's happening there and whether California could be next.
New limits to snap benefits in Iowa could be a preview of what other states may face. Gina Plata-Nino, SNAP director of the Food Research & Action Center, explains what's happening there and whether California could be next.
The SNAP standoff: USDA threatens to cut funds to democratic states over data
USDA is threatening to cut off SNAP funding to more than 20 Democratic-led states in a showdown over sensitive personal data. Gina Plata-Nino, SNAP Director at the Food Research & Action Center, gives insight.
USDA is threatening to cut off SNAP funding to more than 20 Democratic-led states in a showdown over sensitive personal data. Gina Plata-Nino, SNAP Director at the Food Research & Action Center, gives insight.
New SNAP requirements now in effect, USDA planning major overhaul of program
Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.
Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.
Free food in Bay Area for SNAP recipients: Here's the list
With SNAP benefits expiring on Saturday, local food banks, restaurants, and community members have been stepping up, in an effort to support their neighbors who will be affected.
With SNAP benefits expiring on Saturday, local food banks, restaurants, and community members have been stepping up, in an effort to support their neighbors who will be affected.
Emeryville working to feed families in need
Courtney Welch, an Emeryville city councilmember, talks SNAP beneficiaries and local organizations feeding families. Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program, or ECAP, is a nonprofit that provides meals for local residents.
Courtney Welch, an Emeryville city councilmember, talks SNAP beneficiaries and local organizations feeding families. Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program, or ECAP, is a nonprofit that provides meals for local residents.
Bay Area food banks struggle after historic federal shutdown
The historic 43-day federal government shutdown dealt a major setback to Bay Area food banks, which were forced to ramp up resources as SNAP funding was delayed during a time they would normally be preparing for the holidays.
The historic 43-day federal government shutdown dealt a major setback to Bay Area food banks, which were forced to ramp up resources as SNAP funding was delayed during a time they would normally be preparing for the holidays.
Oakland bakery launches sweet effort to help during government shutdown
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, one Oakland bakery is stepping up to help families who are struggling financially, by giving away free cakes and cupcakes.
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, one Oakland bakery is stepping up to help families who are struggling financially, by giving away free cakes and cupcakes.
Supreme Court extends order blocking full SNAP payments
The order will expire just before midnight Thursday.
The order will expire just before midnight Thursday.
Contra Costa County residents receive November CalFresh benefits
Contra Costa County residents receive November CalFresh benefits.
Contra Costa County residents receive November CalFresh benefits.
Vets and advocates keep an eye on government shutdown during Veteran's Day
Swords to Plowshares, a nonprofit which serves veterans, held an early celebration in Oakland on Friday to honor those who've served this country.
Swords to Plowshares, a nonprofit which serves veterans, held an early celebration in Oakland on Friday to honor those who've served this country.
Trump ordered to fully fund SNAP, Californians wake up to full EBT cards
Many Californians were waking up Friday to good news: Their EBT food assistance cards were full.
Many Californians were waking up Friday to good news: Their EBT food assistance cards were full.
Trump ordered to fully fund SNAP, Californians wake up to full EBT cards
Many Californians were waking up Friday to good news: Their EBT food assistance cards were full.
Many Californians were waking up Friday to good news: Their EBT food assistance cards were full.
SNAP latest: SCOTUS issues emergency order temporarily blocking full funding for aid program
A federal appeals court had left an order in place that required the Trump administration to provide full SNAP benefits for November amid a U.S. government shutdown.
A federal appeals court had left an order in place that required the Trump administration to provide full SNAP benefits for November amid a U.S. government shutdown.
College students face food insecurity as SNAP delays drag on
While food insecurity is often seen through the lens of families or homeless communities, another group faces the struggle at extremely high rates: college students.
While food insecurity is often seen through the lens of families or homeless communities, another group faces the struggle at extremely high rates: college students.
Food on hold: SNAP families facing hard choices
Gina Plata-Nino, SNAP deputy director at the Food Research & Action Center, gives update on state of food assistance programs.
Gina Plata-Nino, SNAP deputy director at the Food Research & Action Center, gives update on state of food assistance programs.
Contra Costa County announces emergency funding for CalFresh recipients
CalFresh recipients in Contra Costa County will, starting Monday, be able to get debit cards to cover the cost of groceries while their benefits are on hold.
CalFresh recipients in Contra Costa County will, starting Monday, be able to get debit cards to cover the cost of groceries while their benefits are on hold.
SNAP benefits: Here's how much payments will be in November
SNAP allotments for November have been revealed and here is the highest amount of monthly food assistance recipients can receive.
SNAP allotments for November have been revealed and here is the highest amount of monthly food assistance recipients can receive.
Bay Area families rely on food pantries after month without paycheck
As the government shutdown reached a record 35th day, the burden on people without SNAP food aid — or struggling to live without paychecks from federal jobs — became painfully clear in the long lines outside Bay Area food pantries.
As the government shutdown reached a record 35th day, the burden on people without SNAP food aid — or struggling to live without paychecks from federal jobs — became painfully clear in the long lines outside Bay Area food pantries.
Novato 'Little Free Libraries' turn into miniature food pantries
As CalFresh recipients remain in limbo with payments still on hold, a Novato woman turned her little free libraries into miniature food pantries to support the community during the government shutdown.
As CalFresh recipients remain in limbo with payments still on hold, a Novato woman turned her little free libraries into miniature food pantries to support the community during the government shutdown.
Trump says in Truth Social post that SNAP benefits won't be paid until shutdown ends
President Trump said in a Truth Social post Tuesday that SNAP benefits won’t be paid until the government reopen.
President Trump said in a Truth Social post Tuesday that SNAP benefits won’t be paid until the government reopen.