California CalFresh recipients face important 2026 deadlines involving work rules, county exemptions, and benefit renewals.

Are you a CalFresh user? Here’s how the program changed this fall — and where you can find additional food assistance.

Beyond the expanded work requirements, the federal government is also cutting its share of paying for SNAP’s administrative costs, forcing California to cover 75% of the costs, up from 50%, beginning ...

The County also works closely with campus basic needs centers, connecting students to immediate help with applications and required documents.

The CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable Pilot Program provides people receiving CalFresh the opportunity to earn a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $60 per month, when purchasing fruits and vegetables with ...

"A lot of students are second-guessing whether they should apply." ...

California college students enrolled in community college, state universities, or UC campuses automatically meet initial requirements.

Eligible students meeting income requirements can apply for food benefits of up to $300 a month.

California has updated its CalFresh eligibility rules, making it easier for some college students to qualify for food ...

The new work requirements were stipulated as part of the federal government’s 2025-26 budget, passed in July 2025.

EACVI Certified candidates must recertify in a timely manner to keep their certification valid. Candidates applying for recertification have to demonstrate that they are still up-to-date, have ...