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Budget Cuts Threaten Program That Doubles Food Dollars for Californians in Need

Market Match program could disappear — unless lawmakers step in to fund an initiative that boosts access to farmers’ markets and supports small farms.

Capital & Main · May 18

California Lawmaker Proposes Fix to Blunt Loss of Food and Health Aid

As Trump-backed law threatens Medicaid and SNAP eligibility for millions, a proposed change to state data collection aims to preserve coverage.

Capital & Main · May 7

The Missing CalFresh Expansion Why Thousands of Families Have Not Received Their New March Payment

California operates one of the largest food assistance networks in the country. The state frequently updates its CalFresh program to adjust for the high cost of living. A recent policy update promised an expansion of benefits starting in March 2026. The state planned to adjust income thresholds and minimum payouts…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Mar 31

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California Expands CalFresh Food Aid With New Support Efforts for Older Adults and People With Disabilities

California operates one of the most robust social safety nets in the entire country, but recent federal and state budget shifts have introduced massive confusion into the system. Starting in early 2026, a series of highly complex rule changes began altering how millions of residents access their Medi-Cal and CalFresh…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Mar 7

We Know How to Reduce Poverty — So Why Aren’t We Doing It?

As Congress rolls back food aid, California families are facing increasing hardship.

Capital & Main · Aug 21, 2025

Can Gov. Gavin Newsom Make Californians Healthier?

Advocates worry that soft drinks, candy and other ultra-processed foods bought with government funds via EBT cards may be in his sights.

Capital & Main · Jun 18, 2025

California Home Care Workers Seek Greater Bargaining Power

To achieve consistent pay and benefits, IHSS workers seek to negotiate directly with the state instead of with 58 individual counties.

Capital & Main · Oct 1, 2024

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California Poverty Has Nearly Doubled Since 2021

Researchers say new data shows need to pull back tax breaks for the wealthy to spend on aid.

Capital & Main · Sep 12, 2024

California’s Budget: For Undocumented Residents, It Could Have Been Worse

Some key state programs will be maintained, but those without legal status remain ineligible for other anti-poverty programs.

Capital & Main · Jul 8, 2024

No Papers, No Food

A California plan to extend food aid to undocumented immigrants is shelved in the state’s latest budget revision.

Capital & Main · May 31, 2024

Is California’s Minimum Wage Increase a Way to Collect More Taxes?

The California minimum wage increase for fast food workers could boost paychecks — and the state’s budget.

Kiplinger · Apr 3, 2024

A California Program to Get Produce to Low-Income Families Is a Hit. Now It Is Running Out of Money.

More than 74,000 people eat healthier through the CalFresh pilot program.

Capital & Main · Mar 18, 2024

California Plans to Eliminate a Healthful-Food Program That Has Served Both Farmers and Low-Income Residents

The state has matched fruit and vegetable purchases at farmers markets for low-income residents for seven years. That may soon end.

Capital & Main · Feb 21, 2024

For women ex-prisoners, food insecurity can trigger catastrophe. Activists want more aid

LOS ANGELES -- When Deanna Mirabal was released from prison seven months ago, after 38 years of being locked up, anxiety overtook her instead of happiness.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 21, 2023

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Tribune News Service · Apr 21, 2023

The rate of older Californians dying of malnutrition has accelerated

A growing number of California’s oldest residents are dying of malnutrition, a yearslong trend that accelerated during the COVID pandemic.

Salon · Apr 16, 2023

Older Californians dying of malnutrition

A growing number of Californians are dying of malnutrition, a trend that accelerated during the pandemic

Tribune News Service · Mar 5, 2023

‘It’s going to be devastating’: End of emergency food benefits expected to impact millions of Californians

SAN JOSE, Calif. — A gallon of milk, a dozen eggs, a loaf of bread, a pound of chicken: That may be all the groceries some Californians can buy each month with their CalFresh benefits now that emergency federal pandemic funds that boosted food benefits have ended.

Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023

States strive to help SNAP recipients cope with lower benefits

The white words on a red background are plain. “Important notice: SNAP emergency allotments ending after February.”

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Los Angeles Times · Mar 9, 2022

California food assistance program hits a 'crisis point' in keeping up with demand

LOS ANGELES — County offices in charge of administering monthly food benefits to low-income Californians are understaffed and overwhelmed, leading to delays in services as the state stalls a promised boost in funding for the CalFresh assistance program.

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