CalFresh Archives - Stocktonia News

An open stainless steel refrigerator with some fruit cups and other small containers on the top shelf and a half-gallon of almond milk and an open tv dinner on the second shelf.

As many as 47,000 people could be kicked off CalFresh

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square Oct. 25, 2026, 12:00 p.m.Oct. 24, 2026, 12:09 p.m.

The new work requirements were stipulated as part of the federal government’s 2025-26 budget, passed in July 2025.

Table with bags of grains and oat containers, with a person in a yellow safety vest and green gloves standing behind.

Taxpayer-funded $3.2 billion fruit, vegetable program restarts

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square Oct. 19, 2026, 11:30 a.m.Oct. 19, 2026, 10:39 a.m.

A child picks apart a cookie over a lunch tray with a juice carton and wrapped food, creating a quiet, everyday school-meal scene.

California families are running out of time to use $120 per kid benefit on groceries

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters Oct. 7, 2026, 8:00 a.m.Oct. 5, 2026, 12:12 p.m.

Overhead view of a drive-thru distribution with two cars and traffic cones. People carry boxes and bananas.

New rule for CalFresh food benefits hits nearly 20,000 in San Joaquin County

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia June 1, 2026, 3:35 p.m.June 1, 2026, 4:21 p.m.

A person examines beets at a farmers market stall filled with vegetables.

Budget cuts threaten program that doubles food dollars for Californians in need

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main May 20, 2026, 7:30 a.m.May 20, 2026, 7:19 a.m.

Open brown paper food containers filled with meals of broccoli, rice, and orange-glazed chicken on a table, with a person adding a garnish.

California ramps up food access efforts

by Victoria Clayton • Special for California Health Report Jan. 31, 2026, 6:00 a.m.May 7, 2026, 9:48 a.m.

Community, Homeless, Politics

Judges order CalFresh, SNAP funds released as Stockton food banks cope with huge demand

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia Oct. 31, 2025, 1:29 p.m.May 7, 2026, 9:48 a.m.

San Joaquin County vows aid to 131,891 facing hunger during SNAP, CalFresh delay

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia Oct. 30, 2025, 6:49 a.m.June 1, 2026, 1:31 p.m.

A sign at a farmer's market promoting no smoking and zero waste, with text about CalFresh EBT, WIC, and Market Match incentives.

Newsom to deploy California National Guard with millions at risk of delayed food assistance in shutdown

by Lynn La • CalMatters Oct. 22, 2025, 7:45 a.m.Oct. 22, 2025, 11:23 a.m.

A woman sorting blue tokens at a table with a banner that reads “We Accept Calfresh EBT” in the background.

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

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main Aug. 23, 2025, 6:00 a.m.May 7, 2026, 9:48 a.m.