Starting June 1, 2026, it will get a lot simpler for many California college students to qualify for CalFresh, the state’s ...

New federal rules starting June 1, 2026 expand CalFresh work requirements for adults aged 18-64 in California, with specific exemptions for certain groups.

CalFresh, California's version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), supports over 5 million residents ...

April 30, 2026 - Students at college campuses across California recover hundreds of pounds of unserved food from dining halls to serve to their hungry classmates. Few college students participate in ...

A nearly empty Community Fridge in Normal Heights. Food banks and community groups are struggling to meet the need as eligibility changes begin to force people off CalFresh. (Photo by Adrian Childress ...

Fruits and vegetables for sale Mercey Springs Produce on Highway 152 in Dos Palos on Thursday Feb. 15, 2017. Monica Velez mvelez@mercedsun-star.com A majority of California college students who are ...

The CalFresh program in California, akin to the federal SNAP initiative, has announced significant changes to its eligibility criteria. These adjustments stem from the enactment of two federal laws: ...

California’s Department of Social Services has begun sending out May’s CalFresh benefits across the state. Check out when payments are arriving.

House Resolution 1, signed into law by President Trump last July, limited CalFresh eligibility for noncitizens, effective ...

GIVING US A CLOSER LOOK AT THE NUMBER OF COLLEGE STUDENTS IN CALIFORNIA USING CALFRESH. WE WELCOME THIS MORNING, DOCTOR JOANNA LENKO. SHE’S ONE OF THE LEAD AUTHORS IN THIS NEW REPORT. DOCTOR AE, ...