SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — As the government marks 21 days into its shutdown, officials are stating that CalFresh and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may be delayed for millions of Californians.

While many CalFresh benefits were deposited for October, November deposits will be delayed if the shutdown isn’t lifted by Thursday. With Congress still seemingly at an impasse, San Diego County, along with state guidance, is advising people to prepare for no benefits beginning next month.

“Millions of Californians receiving benefits from State programs may be impacted,” the Department of Social Services website states.

More than five million Californians are recipients of CalFresh, with nearly 395,000 recipients in San Diego County. The California Department of Social Se

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