California Aid

Governor Newsom Launches ‘Full Carts’ Outreach Campaign for CalFresh Governor Gavin Newsom, alongside First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Director Jennifer Troia, unveiled a new outreach campaign titled “Full Carts” aimed at helping college students apply for CalFresh. This effort, which is part of the ongoing Breakthrough Initiative, seeks … Read more

Food banks across Southern California are stepping in to meet the surge in need for food assistance after the Trump administration announced last week that it would not tap emergency funds to keep food benefits afloat. Officials warned that benefits will run out at the end of October as the federal shutdown drags on. The … Read more

Lake County Approves Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget The County Council voted to adopt the final recommended Lake County budget for fiscal year 2026-27 as amended. The budget includes the movement of $500,000 between line items, funding for four new positions, and a loan repayment. Both resolutions were approved unanimously, with a 5-0 vote. In addition … Read more

SACRAMENTO – California is helping CalFresh families put more fresh, healthy food on the table with the relaunch of the temporary CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable Pilot Program. Through this pilot, people receiving CalFresh can now earn a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $60 per month, when purchasing fruits and vegetables with their CalFresh benefits at participating … Read more

Instacart Expands EBT SNAP Payment Integration to More California Stores Instacart is expanding its EBT SNAP payment integration to additional merchants, including the Save Mart Companies, which operates chains such as Save Mart, Lucky California, Lucky, and FoodMaxx in California. This brings the total availability of EBT SNAP payments on Instacart to over 1,500 stores … Read more

Double Up Food Bucks Program Boosts SNAP Benefits in California’s Farmers Markets A grocery budget can go a lot further at California’s farmers markets thanks to the Double Up Food Bucks program. This initiative allows qualifying SNAP users to turn a $20 purchase into $40 worth of fresh produce at participating markets. Here’s what to … Read more

New Bill Threatens Restaurant Meals Program for SNAP Recipients in California A new bill introduced by Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) aims to eliminate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s (SNAP) Restaurant Meals Program (RMP), which currently benefits many California residents. Under the RMP, eligible SNAP recipients—including the elderly, disabled, and homeless—can use their EBT cards to … Read more

Changes at Clovis Apartment Complex Leave Residents Concerned CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) — Families in Clovis, including many seniors and veterans, are expressing fears that new rules and increased rents from a recent apartment ownership transition will force them to move during the holiday season. Derrick Ervin, a resident and veteran, voiced his frustrations after receiving … Read more

California Colleges Expand Resources Amid CalFresh Delays College campuses across California are quickly deploying resources to assist students facing food insecurity due to delays in CalFresh benefits. Many institutions, including Evergreen Valley College in San Jose, have expanded food pantries and are distributing grocery gift cards and fresh food to alleviate student pressures as they … Read more

EBT SNAP Now Accepted for Online Orders at Save Mart Companies in California Save Mart Companies, which includes banners like Save Mart, Lucky California, Lucky, and FoodMaxx, has enabled EBT SNAP for online grocery delivery and pickup across California. This makes Save Mart the first retailer in Northern California to offer EBT SNAP online, part … Read more