California is providing more food benefits for people in Los Angeles impacted by the recent firestorms.
Starting February 10th, I encourage eligible people to apply for CalFresh benefits, which will allow more people to access and put more food on the table.
Starting February 10th, I encourage eligible people to apply for CalFresh benefits, which will allow more people to access and put more food on the table.
February 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
California is providing more food benefits for people in Los Angeles impacted by the recent firestorms.
Starting February 10th, I encourage eligible people to apply for CalFresh benefits, which will allow more people to access and put more food on the table.
Starting February 10th, I encourage eligible people to apply for CalFresh benefits, which will allow more people to access and put more food on the table.
BIG WIN: The Trump Administration was ordered today to immediately release all the SNAP food benefits they've withheld during the government shutdown.
Californians are beginning to see benefits on their CalFresh cards now.
Californians are beginning to see benefits on their CalFresh cards now.
A federal judge in Rhode Island has said the Trump administration must fully cover food stamp benefits for tens of millions of Americans in November. https://cnn.it/47KumOX
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 AM
BIG WIN: The Trump Administration was ordered today to immediately release all the SNAP food benefits they've withheld during the government shutdown.
Californians are beginning to see benefits on their CalFresh cards now.
Californians are beginning to see benefits on their CalFresh cards now.
Once again, the Speaker of the House of Representatives lied.
SNAP/CalFresh has consistently been funded during government shutdowns.
SNAP/CalFresh has consistently been funded during government shutdowns.
October 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Once again, the Speaker of the House of Representatives lied.
SNAP/CalFresh has consistently been funded during government shutdowns.
SNAP/CalFresh has consistently been funded during government shutdowns.
CalFresh is getting cut by federal law - Governor Newsom steps in.
May 22, 2026 at 8:11 AM
CalFresh is getting cut by federal law - Governor Newsom steps in.
I got my CalFresh SNAP allotment today.
November 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I got my CalFresh SNAP allotment today.
newsom *could* be taking this moment to leverage state funds and ensure that millions of california residents don’t go hungry when SNAP benefits (CalFresh in california) don’t renew on 1 november
instead, he’s doing this.
(authorizing a one-time cash influx to food banks doesn’t replace CalFresh!)
instead, he’s doing this.
(authorizing a one-time cash influx to food banks doesn’t replace CalFresh!)
gavin newsom says he wants to pass legislation banning trans people from playing sports in california
October 29, 2025 at 12:39 AM
newsom *could* be taking this moment to leverage state funds and ensure that millions of california residents don’t go hungry when SNAP benefits (CalFresh in california) don’t renew on 1 november
instead, he’s doing this.
(authorizing a one-time cash influx to food banks doesn’t replace CalFresh!)
instead, he’s doing this.
(authorizing a one-time cash influx to food banks doesn’t replace CalFresh!)
Thanks to Trump & the Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act, starting June 1, CalFresh recipients aged 18 and 64 without a disability will have to meet a work/volunteer requirement & can only get 3 months of support every 36 months.
The cruelty is staggering!
www.latimes.com/california/s...
The cruelty is staggering!
www.latimes.com/california/s...
CalFresh eligibility is changing. Here's what you need to know
Some Californians will now have to clear an additional hurdle to maintain their eligibility for food assistance, courtesy of Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
www.latimes.com
June 12, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Thanks to Trump & the Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act, starting June 1, CalFresh recipients aged 18 and 64 without a disability will have to meet a work/volunteer requirement & can only get 3 months of support every 36 months.
The cruelty is staggering!
www.latimes.com/california/s...
The cruelty is staggering!
www.latimes.com/california/s...
The California State Assembly members are calling on the U.S. Congress to take action and prevent massive cuts to Medi-Cal, SNAP (CalFresh) and other federally funded social programs, scheduled to start in 2026.
California demands Congress take action to save millions of people from federal cuts
The California State Assembly members are calling on the U.S. Congress to take action and prevent massive cuts to Medi-Cal, SNAP (CalFresh) and other federally funded social programs, scheduled tostart
www.calonews.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:59 AM
The California State Assembly members are calling on the U.S. Congress to take action and prevent massive cuts to Medi-Cal, SNAP (CalFresh) and other federally funded social programs, scheduled to start in 2026.
My message to California county leaders yesterday: I will be your partner to build more housing and grow our economy—and I’ll be your warrior against Donald Trump’s gutting of Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and emergency disaster aid.
December 6, 2025 at 11:06 PM
My message to California county leaders yesterday: I will be your partner to build more housing and grow our economy—and I’ll be your warrior against Donald Trump’s gutting of Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and emergency disaster aid.
NEW: At the request of @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom, Cal Guard members and teams from Cal Volunteers have begun their work to assist food banks across the state in response to Trump’s prolonged government shutdown cutting off access to federally funded food benefits and support like SNAP/CalFresh.
October 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
NEW: At the request of @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom, Cal Guard members and teams from Cal Volunteers have begun their work to assist food banks across the state in response to Trump’s prolonged government shutdown cutting off access to federally funded food benefits and support like SNAP/CalFresh.
📢 Important info for CalFresh recipients:
Help is here while your benefits are being restored.
Visit @CaliforniaDSS FAQ page for a list of available resources: https://bit.ly/4p4xOLv
You can also reach out to local food banks or call 211 for help finding community resources.
Help is here while your benefits are being restored.
Visit @CaliforniaDSS FAQ page for a list of available resources: https://bit.ly/4p4xOLv
You can also reach out to local food banks or call 211 for help finding community resources.
November 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
📢 Important info for CalFresh recipients:
Help is here while your benefits are being restored.
Visit @CaliforniaDSS FAQ page for a list of available resources: https://bit.ly/4p4xOLv
You can also reach out to local food banks or call 211 for help finding community resources.
Help is here while your benefits are being restored.
Visit @CaliforniaDSS FAQ page for a list of available resources: https://bit.ly/4p4xOLv
You can also reach out to local food banks or call 211 for help finding community resources.
California leads the nation in bringing fresh, healthy, farm-grown fruits and vegetables to tables across the state.
That's why today, through our Department of Food & Agriculture, we're investing another $23M to support farmers, strengthen local markets, and connect families with fresh produce.
That's why today, through our Department of Food & Agriculture, we're investing another $23M to support farmers, strengthen local markets, and connect families with fresh produce.
Governor Newsom announces more than $23 million to increase access to farm-fresh food for CalFresh, WIC, and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program recipients | Governor of California
www.gov.ca.gov
March 12, 2026 at 4:58 PM
California leads the nation in bringing fresh, healthy, farm-grown fruits and vegetables to tables across the state.
That's why today, through our Department of Food & Agriculture, we're investing another $23M to support farmers, strengthen local markets, and connect families with fresh produce.
That's why today, through our Department of Food & Agriculture, we're investing another $23M to support farmers, strengthen local markets, and connect families with fresh produce.
Opinion | New federal law harms families who rely on CalFresh to put food on the table
President Trump’s signature bill toughens employment reporting rules and cuts money for current and future recipients of CalFresh.
President Trump’s signature bill toughens employment reporting rules and cuts money for current and future recipients of CalFresh.
Opinion | New federal law harms families who rely on CalFresh to put food on the table
President Trump’s signature bill toughens employment reporting rules and cuts money for current and future recipients of CalFresh.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Opinion | New federal law harms families who rely on CalFresh to put food on the table
President Trump’s signature bill toughens employment reporting rules and cuts money for current and future recipients of CalFresh.
President Trump’s signature bill toughens employment reporting rules and cuts money for current and future recipients of CalFresh.
H.R. 1 stripped healthcare and food assistance from millions — including 1.3 million Californians on Medi-Cal and 336,000 receiving CalFresh — while adding trillions to the debt.
May 14, 2026 at 5:49 PM
H.R. 1 stripped healthcare and food assistance from millions — including 1.3 million Californians on Medi-Cal and 336,000 receiving CalFresh — while adding trillions to the debt.
i thought i read that california was funding the calfresh program? literally defund these cops and fund calfresh
California police boost patrols at grocery stores as millions set to lose SNAP benefits
California police boost patrols at grocery stores as millions set to lose SNAP benefits
www.foxla.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:43 AM
i thought i read that california was funding the calfresh program? literally defund these cops and fund calfresh
No one should go hungry. Based on a federal court order, CDSS paid out full CalFresh benefits for Californians.
You can also access food by visiting FoodNow.net (English, Spanish & Chinese) or calling the all-languages Alameda Co. Food Bank Helpline: 510 635 3663.
ssa.ocgov.com/press/califo...
You can also access food by visiting FoodNow.net (English, Spanish & Chinese) or calling the all-languages Alameda Co. Food Bank Helpline: 510 635 3663.
ssa.ocgov.com/press/califo...
California Begins Issuing 100% of November CalFresh Benefits | County of Orange Social Services Agency
California has begun issuing November CalFresh benefits, starting with recipients who normally receive their benefits between the first and seventh of the month. Recipients may already see their usual...
ssa.ocgov.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
No one should go hungry. Based on a federal court order, CDSS paid out full CalFresh benefits for Californians.
You can also access food by visiting FoodNow.net (English, Spanish & Chinese) or calling the all-languages Alameda Co. Food Bank Helpline: 510 635 3663.
ssa.ocgov.com/press/califo...
You can also access food by visiting FoodNow.net (English, Spanish & Chinese) or calling the all-languages Alameda Co. Food Bank Helpline: 510 635 3663.
ssa.ocgov.com/press/califo...
I had totally missed that SF is issuing one-time prepaid grocery cards to CalFresh (ie, SNAP) beneficiaries. All CalFresh recipients in the city are supposed to get instructions in the mail this week.
It's one time, but great to see the city stepping in.
www.sfhsa.org/calfresh-eme...
It's one time, but great to see the city stepping in.
www.sfhsa.org/calfresh-eme...
CalFresh Emergency Grocery Card Program - Frequently Asked Questions | sfhsa.org
www.sfhsa.org
November 7, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I had totally missed that SF is issuing one-time prepaid grocery cards to CalFresh (ie, SNAP) beneficiaries. All CalFresh recipients in the city are supposed to get instructions in the mail this week.
It's one time, but great to see the city stepping in.
www.sfhsa.org/calfresh-eme...
It's one time, but great to see the city stepping in.
www.sfhsa.org/calfresh-eme...
Trump's SNAP cuts take effect TODAY.
More than 5 million Californians rely on CalFresh to buy groceries, yet Republicans' Big Ugly Bill could cause an estimated 550,000 Californians to lose these benefits because of new burdensome red tape—not because they no longer qualify.
More than 5 million Californians rely on CalFresh to buy groceries, yet Republicans' Big Ugly Bill could cause an estimated 550,000 Californians to lose these benefits because of new burdensome red tape—not because they no longer qualify.
June 1, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Trump's SNAP cuts take effect TODAY.
More than 5 million Californians rely on CalFresh to buy groceries, yet Republicans' Big Ugly Bill could cause an estimated 550,000 Californians to lose these benefits because of new burdensome red tape—not because they no longer qualify.
More than 5 million Californians rely on CalFresh to buy groceries, yet Republicans' Big Ugly Bill could cause an estimated 550,000 Californians to lose these benefits because of new burdensome red tape—not because they no longer qualify.
Trump & his lapdogs in Congress pushed through a $186 billion cut to SNAP/CalFresh over the next 10 years in their budget this Summer.
They chose that. Cruelty.
He’s turned his back on the American people.
It only ends when Trump gets on a plane & returns to the US to negotiate with his own party
They chose that. Cruelty.
He’s turned his back on the American people.
It only ends when Trump gets on a plane & returns to the US to negotiate with his own party
October 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Trump & his lapdogs in Congress pushed through a $186 billion cut to SNAP/CalFresh over the next 10 years in their budget this Summer.
They chose that. Cruelty.
He’s turned his back on the American people.
It only ends when Trump gets on a plane & returns to the US to negotiate with his own party
They chose that. Cruelty.
He’s turned his back on the American people.
It only ends when Trump gets on a plane & returns to the US to negotiate with his own party
If you receive SNAP benefits — known as CalFresh in California — you can visit the Aquarium for free!
Simply present your valid SNAP EBT card at the Main Entrance along with a matching photo ID, for free admission for the cardholder and up to three additional people.
Learn more: mbayaq.co/3VcGQtr
Simply present your valid SNAP EBT card at the Main Entrance along with a matching photo ID, for free admission for the cardholder and up to three additional people.
Learn more: mbayaq.co/3VcGQtr
May 27, 2024 at 4:47 PM
If you receive SNAP benefits — known as CalFresh in California — you can visit the Aquarium for free!
Simply present your valid SNAP EBT card at the Main Entrance along with a matching photo ID, for free admission for the cardholder and up to three additional people.
Learn more: mbayaq.co/3VcGQtr
Simply present your valid SNAP EBT card at the Main Entrance along with a matching photo ID, for free admission for the cardholder and up to three additional people.
Learn more: mbayaq.co/3VcGQtr
NEW: CA grows more food than any state 🍊🍓🍅🥑🌽🥬
Now @governor.ca.gov is investing $23M to help more of it reach Californians who need it most — expanding access to CA-grown fruits and vegetables for families using CalFresh, WIC, and senior nutrition programs while supporting local farmers.
Now @governor.ca.gov is investing $23M to help more of it reach Californians who need it most — expanding access to CA-grown fruits and vegetables for families using CalFresh, WIC, and senior nutrition programs while supporting local farmers.
March 12, 2026 at 8:55 PM
NEW: CA grows more food than any state 🍊🍓🍅🥑🌽🥬
Now @governor.ca.gov is investing $23M to help more of it reach Californians who need it most — expanding access to CA-grown fruits and vegetables for families using CalFresh, WIC, and senior nutrition programs while supporting local farmers.
Now @governor.ca.gov is investing $23M to help more of it reach Californians who need it most — expanding access to CA-grown fruits and vegetables for families using CalFresh, WIC, and senior nutrition programs while supporting local farmers.
"In October 2026, a new wave of cuts to CalFresh will decrease the federal government’s contribution to CalFresh from 50% to 25%, leaving a larger portion of costs to states, counties and regional organizations."
July 28, 2026 at 3:52 PM
"In October 2026, a new wave of cuts to CalFresh will decrease the federal government’s contribution to CalFresh from 50% to 25%, leaving a larger portion of costs to states, counties and regional organizations."
I know most of you don’t live in San Diego but here’s an Instagram post from the local food bank here with more information on how you can help.
It also has info about the changes at the national level. The changes to SNAP are happening everywhere and they will be devastating for hungry people.
It also has info about the changes at the national level. The changes to SNAP are happening everywhere and they will be devastating for hungry people.
San Diego Food Bank on Instagram: "San Diegans always show up for each other.
And right now, our community needs us.
New federal changes to CalFresh (SNAP) will impact thousands of local families be...
35 likes, 1 comments - sdfoodbank on March 29, 2026: "San Diegans always show up for each other.
And right now, our community needs us.
New federal changes to CalFresh (SNAP) will impact thousands o...
www.instagram.com
March 30, 2026 at 3:31 AM
I know most of you don’t live in San Diego but here’s an Instagram post from the local food bank here with more information on how you can help.
It also has info about the changes at the national level. The changes to SNAP are happening everywhere and they will be devastating for hungry people.
It also has info about the changes at the national level. The changes to SNAP are happening everywhere and they will be devastating for hungry people.
Opinion | New federal law harms families who rely on CalFresh to put food on the table
President Trump’s signature bill toughens employment reporting rules and cuts money for current and future recipients of CalFresh.
President Trump’s signature bill toughens employment reporting rules and cuts money for current and future recipients of CalFresh.
Opinion | New federal law harms families who rely on CalFresh to put food on the table
President Trump’s signature bill toughens employment reporting rules and cuts money for current and future recipients of CalFresh.
bit.ly
December 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Opinion | New federal law harms families who rely on CalFresh to put food on the table
President Trump’s signature bill toughens employment reporting rules and cuts money for current and future recipients of CalFresh.
President Trump’s signature bill toughens employment reporting rules and cuts money for current and future recipients of CalFresh.
It's CalFresh in California
October 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
It's CalFresh in California