Nearly 100,000 people in the San Diego region could face cuts to their federal food benefits next year, according to county officials.

On Tuesday, County Board of Supervisors Chair Terra Lawson-Remer announced a campaign to help the people affected know that’s changing and how they can stay covered. She said people shouldn't have to lose their groceries if they missed filling out a form or missed a call.

"That's the crisis we're trying to prevent,” she said.

Under the new rules in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," or House Resolution 1, more people will have to provide proof that they are to qualify for benefits. Those include veterans, people experiencing homelessness, the elderly, former foster youths and parents of teens. Previously, this group was exempt from the work requirement.

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