Bay Area braces for pause in SNAP payments as shutdown continues
Ahead of a possible pause in food assistance payments to low-income families, Bay Area elected officials and nonprofit leaders have announced contingency plans in case the shutdown continues.
Ahead of a possible pause in food assistance payments to low-income families, Bay Area elected officials and nonprofit leaders have announced contingency plans in case the shutdown continues.
86-year-old woman says Meals on Wheels is her lifeline amid government shutdown
The government shutdown that started Oct. 1 shows no signs of being resolved, and the people who rely on federally-funded programs are starting to feel the pain.
The government shutdown that started Oct. 1 shows no signs of being resolved, and the people who rely on federally-funded programs are starting to feel the pain.
Contingency plans ready around Bay Area as SNAP payments set to pause Saturday
Officials in the three main population centers in the Bay Area on Friday said their SNAP payment pause contingency plans are ready if the federal government defies a court order and does not process benefits starting Saturday.
Officials in the three main population centers in the Bay Area on Friday said their SNAP payment pause contingency plans are ready if the federal government defies a court order and does not process benefits starting Saturday.
Preguntas frecuentes: ¿Qué pasará con los beneficios de SNAP y CalFresh en California?
CalFresh es el programa de ayuda alimentaria más grande de California y es el equivalente a SNAP.
CalFresh es el programa de ayuda alimentaria más grande de California y es el equivalente a SNAP.
The SNAP standoff explained
Gina Plata-Nino, SNAP Deputy Director at the Food Research & Action Center, gives insight on why the Trump administration is sitting on SNAP funds. Plata-Nino, is also a former senior advisor for nutrition and agriculture in the Biden-Harris administration’s domestic policy council.
Gina Plata-Nino, SNAP Deputy Director at the Food Research & Action Center, gives insight on why the Trump administration is sitting on SNAP funds. Plata-Nino, is also a former senior advisor for nutrition and agriculture in the Biden-Harris administration’s domestic policy council.
SNAP by the numbers: How the shutdown will affect US, California
Here's a look at the SNAP shutdown by the numbers:
Here's a look at the SNAP shutdown by the numbers:
South Bay food bank braces for crush of people as CalFresh payment pause looms
At food banks in the South Bay and beyond, the rush was on Thursday to be ready for an unwanted deadline.
At food banks in the South Bay and beyond, the rush was on Thursday to be ready for an unwanted deadline.
Bay Area food banks brace for crush of people as CalFresh payments pause in 2 days
Officials at South Bay food banks say they're preparing for a flood of people- seeking food as CalFresh payments from the federal government are set to pause this Saturday.
Officials at South Bay food banks say they're preparing for a flood of people- seeking food as CalFresh payments from the federal government are set to pause this Saturday.
How SNAP and CalFresh work and who is eligible
The federal government shutdown is threatening to suspend these SNAP benefits, after the US Department of Agriculture last week, in a message on its website, that payments would not be issued on Nov. 1. Here are some frequently asked questions about SNAP:
The federal government shutdown is threatening to suspend these SNAP benefits, after the US Department of Agriculture last week, in a message on its website, that payments would not be issued on Nov. 1. Here are some frequently asked questions about SNAP:
FAQ: What will happen to SNAP, CalFresh benefits in California?
CalFresh is the largest food program in California, and is the equivalent of SNAP.
CalFresh is the largest food program in California, and is the equivalent of SNAP.
SNAP benefits: California among states that will partially fund food stamps amid shutdown
Some states are taking action to protect food assistance as the federal government plans to suspend SNAP payments starting Saturday.
Some states are taking action to protect food assistance as the federal government plans to suspend SNAP payments starting Saturday.
CalFresh benefits halting Saturday amid government shutdown
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP, will run out of funds in just a few days. Caitlin Sly, the CEO and President of the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, joined us on 'The Nine' to discuss the uptick in demand, and how families can get help.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP, will run out of funds in just a few days. Caitlin Sly, the CEO and President of the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, joined us on 'The Nine' to discuss the uptick in demand, and how families can get help.
SNAP shutdown: Nearly half million San Francisco Bay Area residents rely on CalFresh
Some of the nation’s most vulnerable people depend on SNAP, including more than half a million residents in the San Francisco Bay Area. Nearly 40% of recipients are children, 20% are seniors, and about 10% are people with disabilities.
Some of the nation’s most vulnerable people depend on SNAP, including more than half a million residents in the San Francisco Bay Area. Nearly 40% of recipients are children, 20% are seniors, and about 10% are people with disabilities.
Bay Area food banks prepare for SNAP shutdown
Bay Area food banks preparing for SNAP cutoff. Caitlyn Sly, CEO of Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano counties, explains what's next.
Bay Area food banks preparing for SNAP cutoff. Caitlyn Sly, CEO of Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano counties, explains what's next.
California, 20 other states sue Trump over refusal to fund SNAP benefits
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Tuesday that they, along with over 20 other states, are suing the Trump administration over what they say is the federal government's "unlawful refusal" to fund SNAP benefits due to the nearly month-long federal government shutdown.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Tuesday that they, along with over 20 other states, are suing the Trump administration over what they say is the federal government's "unlawful refusal" to fund SNAP benefits due to the nearly month-long federal government shutdown.
DoorDash launches emergency food response amid government shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues, DoorDash is stepping in to help SNAP recipients through an emergency food response program. The company will deliver one million free meals through more than 300 Project DASH food bank partners. DoorDash will also waive delivery and service fees for about 30,000 grocery orders and donate food from its DashMart stores to local food banks.
As the federal government shutdown continues, DoorDash is stepping in to help SNAP recipients through an emergency food response program. The company will deliver one million free meals through more than 300 Project DASH food bank partners. DoorDash will also waive delivery and service fees for about 30,000 grocery orders and donate food from its DashMart stores to local food banks.
DoorDash offers free services for SNAP recipients amid government shutdown
DoorDash is offering SNAP recipients free delivery and waived service fees just as federal assistance is scheduled to run dry.
DoorDash is offering SNAP recipients free delivery and waived service fees just as federal assistance is scheduled to run dry.
Pause in SNAP, CalFresh payments could hurt thousands of college students
U.C. Berkeley researchers on Friday said a pause to SNAP payments -- which is accessed as part of CalFresh -- would negatively impact 330,000 college students in California.
U.C. Berkeley researchers on Friday said a pause to SNAP payments -- which is accessed as part of CalFresh -- would negatively impact 330,000 college students in California.
County residents could lose SNAP payments as gov't shutdown drags on
Officials in San Mateo County sounded an alarm on Tuesday and said upwards of 35,000 residents could see their SNAP electronic payments paused Nov. 1 due to the federal budget stalemate.
Officials in San Mateo County sounded an alarm on Tuesday and said upwards of 35,000 residents could see their SNAP electronic payments paused Nov. 1 due to the federal budget stalemate.
Ways Trump's tax bill could impact your wallet
House republicans advance legislation that would cut trillions of dollars in taxes while scaling back safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP. Ernie Tedeschi, director of economics at the Budget Lab at Yale University explains ways Trump's tax bill could affect your money.
House republicans advance legislation that would cut trillions of dollars in taxes while scaling back safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP. Ernie Tedeschi, director of economics at the Budget Lab at Yale University explains ways Trump's tax bill could affect your money.