Solano County Residents Face Loss of Food Assistance
As the federal government shutdown continues, thousands of Solano County residents may lose their federally funded food assistance benefits as early as November.
The shutdown is largely due to disagreements over social safety net benefits, including cuts to healthcare subsidies and new eligibility requirements.
- The Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service has suspended November food assistance benefits indefinitely.
- States have been directed not to transmit November food assistance benefits to banks that fund Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) debit cards during the shutdown.
CalFresh recipients have been receiving notices via the CalFresh app and email, warning that their benefits may not be available in November if the shutdown continues.
Benefits may not be available in November if the government shutdown continues.
Author's summary: Solano County residents may lose food assistance benefits.