"The University of California is warning that about 58,000 students may see delays in their November CalFresh food benefits as the federal government shutdown disrupts funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which serves more than 42 million Americans. Although a federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from halting SNAP funding during the shutdown, there's no guarantee the funds will get to those who need it on time."
""UC urges the administration and Congress to take the necessary steps to reopen the federal government and complete critical fiscal year 2026 appropriations negotiations, ensuring that the SNAP program is fully funded," the spokesperson said. The university added that it is coordinating with campuses and community partners to prepare emergency support for students. Campuses have been asked to create response teams and expand resources such as food pantries, grocery gift cards, short-term grants and meal assistance through campus dining."
About 58,000 University of California students face potential delays in November CalFresh food benefits because the federal government shutdown disrupted SNAP funding, which serves over 42 million Americans. Statewide federal CalFresh funds remained frozen during the shutdown, prompting the UC Office of the President to coordinate emergency responses with campuses and local partners. The university urged lawmakers to reopen the federal government and finalize FY2026 appropriations to fully fund SNAP. Campuses are preparing response teams and expanding food pantries, grocery gift cards, short-term grants, and meal assistance while working with local food banks and government agencies. A federal judge ordered use of $6 billion in contingency funds to maintain partial benefits, but timely delivery remains uncertain.
Read at SFGATE
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]