Full November CalFresh/SNAP Benefits Are Being Delivered to San Diego Beneficiaries
Nov. 7, 2025 | 10:35 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
San Diego CalFresh/SNAP beneficiaries are starting to see their full November benefits loaded on to their EBT cards.
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Federal Government Shut Down Delays CalFresh Benefits
Oct. 28, 2025 | 9:10 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
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.
Federal Government Shut Down Could Delay CalFresh Benefits
Oct. 21, 2025 | 3:50 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
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.
Community Events Planned for CalFresh Awareness Month
May 8, 2025 | 2:46 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
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.
All CalFresh Recipients Can Purchase Hot, Prepared Food through Feb. 8 Due to California Wildfires
Jan. 17, 2025 | 11:48 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
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.
County Assisting As CalFresh Enrollment Breaks Records
Jun. 12, 2024 | 8:16 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County is experiencing record enrollment in the CalFresh food supplement program. As of June 1, 2024 CalFresh benefits are being received by more than 398,000 eligible people in the region, which is a 5.8% increase compared to the same month in 2023.
Summertime Brings SUN Bucks
May 17, 2024 | 12:30 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
New this summer, families with school-aged children who rely on free or reduced-price meals during the school year will have some extra grocery money. California SUN Bucks, also called Summer-EBT, begins next month.