Supreme Court to rule on whether full SNAP payments can restart
The high court is expected to say Tuesday whether the Trump administration must begin complying with court orders that require full payments in the SNAP food program.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SNAP uncertainty: Bay Area families worried about 'food crisis'
Kelly Gonzalez and her father, Javier, were among the many shoppers at the Alameda Food Bank on Monday, worried about how they will put food on the table, since the Trump administration's announcement that it will partially fund federal food supplements, and then another bombshell that it wouldn't pay for SNAP until the federal shutdown ends, has left more questions than answers.
Lieutenant Governor meets with Bay Area nonprofits as food insecurity worsens amid SNAP freeze
Amid growing concern about food insecurity in the Bay Area, Lieutenant Governor Elena Kounalakis met Monday with several nonprofit leaders working on the front lines of hunger relief. Kounalakis toured White Pony Express, a Concord–based food recovery organization that distributes millions of pounds of surplus food each year to partner agencies serving those in need.
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.
Fate of SNAP benefits
The Trump administration says it will restart SNAP food benefits but it will pay out only half the amount people normally get. David Super, Professor at the Georgetown University Law Center, expands on developments.
SNAP benefits latest: Emergency funding uncertain as shutdown continues, what about California?
The Trump administration faces deadlines on Monday to tell two federal judges whether it will comply with court orders that it continue to fund the SNAP using contingency funds during the government shutdown.
Mike Tyson hopes new business venture could help SNAP enrollees during government shutdown
Mike Tyson said his new business venture could support the 42 million Americans whose SNAP benefits will be reduced on Nov. 1.
Pacifica 16-year-old makes PB&J sandwiches during SNAP crisis
A Pacifica teenager is stepping up to help neighbors struggling with cuts to federal food assistance programs.