California SNAP recipients could miss out on November payments in the short term as the federal government shutdown continues.

Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Monday that the government shutdown will likely delay food benefits for millions of Californians who use CalFresh cards for food.

If Congress does not reopen the federal government by October 23, or take action to fund the benefits, CalFresh benefits would likely be delayed until November.

Why It Matters

Roughly 5.5 million Californians rely on CalFresh, which is California’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This is up from 4.3 million who were on the benefits in 2021, according to the California Department of Social Services.

The payments help low-income individuals and families pay f

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