There’s Still Time to Meet Your Work Requirements
Sep. 16, 2026 | 5:18 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
October is the first month some CalFresh recipients could lose their benefits for not meeting new federal work requirements.
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New Tool Makes Applying for Benefits Faster and Easier
Aug. 20, 2026 | 2:19 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
A new BenefitsCal feature called Truv now helps CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal and County General Relief applicants save time, reduce paperwork and avoid mailing costs. The tool launched July 20, 2026, and verifies income and employment electronically during the e-application process.
Early CalFresh Renewals Help Prevent Gaps in Benefits
Jul. 28, 2026 | 12:40 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County of San Diego is urging CalFresh recipients to check their BenefitsCal accounts for their renewal date, watch their mail for a renewal packet, and return it as early as possible to avoid interruptions in benefits.
County, 211 San Diego Launch New WorkReady Hub to Support CalFresh Work Requirements
Jun. 1, 2026 | 4:58 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County and 211 San Diego launched a new virtual one‑stop shop, called the WorkReady Hub, designed to connect people to resources to meet newly reinstated federal work requirements to get or maintain CalFresh food assistance.
CalFresh Work or Volunteer Requirements Begin June 1
May 15, 2026 | 8:01 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
New federal rules taking effect June 1, 2026 mean that some San Diego County residents who receive CalFresh food benefits will need to meet work or volunteer requirements to get or keep CalFresh food benefits.