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New CalFresh Work Requirements May Disqualify 33,000 Current Recipients in Kern
As of June 1, new work requirements will take effect for the CalFresh program, making about 33,000 people in Kern County who receive CalFresh possibly ineligible, according to Jacquie Huang, the Assistant Program Manager assigned to CalFresh Policy from the Kern County Department of Human Services.
Community Leaders Discuss Proposed 90% Budget Cut to CalFood Program
Bakersfield College (BC) Renegade Nexus Pantry and Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) hosted a press conference with the California Association of Food Banks to discuss the need for continued funding of the CalFood Program.
CAPK Halts Emergency Food Distributions as CalFresh Funds are Restored
After almost a week, Californians are starting to see their CalFresh Funds restored fully. According to a press release from Governor Gavin Newsom, the U.S.
SNAP Benefits to be Partially Funded as Community Efforts Attempt to Fill Gap
As the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is expected to be partially funded, the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) Food Bank is still hosting its food distributions.
CalFresh and CalWorks Possibly Unavailable in November Due to Government Shutdown
The Kern County Department of Human Services (DHS) announced on Friday that, due to the government shutdown, some public assistance benefits may not be available in November.
CalFresh cuts could worsen poverty and food insecurity in David Valadao’s District
Proposed federal budget cuts passed by House Republicans could have harmful impacts on families in California’s 22nd Congressional District, especially people in low-income communities, marginalized communities, and local economies, according to experts at the California Budget and Policy Center.