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Starting April 1, 2026, a change in federal law will make some noncitizens newly ineligible for CalFresh. Noncitizens already enrolled including asylees and refugees, will have their eligibility reviewed at their next renewal.
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Federal and state policy changes will roll out over the next few months that may impact some people in San Diego County who receive CalFresh or Medi-Cal benefits. The first of these changes starts April 1.
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San Diego CalFresh/SNAP beneficiaries are starting to see their full November benefits loaded on to their EBT cards.
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The federal government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, 2025, will now delay CalFresh benefits being issued regardless of whether a budget deal is reached this week.
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Following guidance received late Monday from the California Department of Social Services, the County will begin today notifying CalFresh recipients that November benefit payments may not be made locally and throughout the nation due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
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Learn more about CalFresh and get in-person help with the application process at a variety of events throughout May in recognition of CalFresh Awareness Month.
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All San Diego County CalFresh recipients can use their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card to purchase hot and prepared food for a limited time due to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the California wildfires.
