CalFresh Benefits – November 2025
| Why are November CalFresh benefits delayed? CalFresh is a federal food assistance program known as Supplemental Nutritional Program (SNAP) commonly known as Food Stamps. CalFresh benefits are 100% federally funded.Due to the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is not sending money to states for November CalFresh (SNAP) benefits. This means the county cannot add money to your EBT card until federal funding is restored. This impacts all CalFresh households and cannot be appealed. If you have balance on your EBT card from prior months you will be able to use your benefits on 11-1-25 and after. Funding is available for benefits for the month of October, however. CalFresh benefits will be delayed in November. Will I be able to use the CalFresh benefits on my EBT card in November 2025?As of now, you will be able to use your EBT card with your existing benefits as usual through the federal government shutdown. We will share more information if anything changes. What if I am due to complete my SAR 7 or renew my CalFresh benefits in November and I haven’t sent in my completed forms yet? Please continue to submit all required forms and your recertification as normal. However, there may be processing delays due to the continued federal government shutdown. Can I still apply for new CalFresh benefits in November? Yes. You can apply for CalFresh benefits online at www.benefitscal.com, by phone at 1-877-847-3663, or in person at your local county social services office. For more information, visit www.benefitscal.com. Because of the federal government’s shutdown and its failure to provide additional funding, your benefits may be delayed. Where can I find additional food resources in my community? You can get free food from your local food bank. There are food banks across California that give free food to people in their communities. To find a food bank, visit www.cafoodbanks.org/find-food/. Ventura County https://foodshare.com/ SB County https://foodbanksbc.org/get-help/?srsltid=AfmBOoqsaypyuqaM02Z51zdCEInl8rQbNY9qAid4Gw5i4xfMSrIPXpqt SLO County https://slofoodbank.org/en/ Can I request a state hearing if my CalFresh benefits are delayed due to the federal government shutdown? Judges are unable to start or restart November benefits at this time because the federal government shutdown has delayed funding. Therefore, requesting a hearing will not restart CalFresh benefits. Are CalWORKs benefits also at risk? Currently, the state is expected to be able to fund CalWORKs benefits for November 2025. However, a continued federal government shutdown will put December 2025 CalWORKs benefits at risk. Visit cdss.ca.gov for the latest information CDSS CalFresh FAQs |
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| Find Your Local Food BankVisit Feeding America’s website where you can enter your ZIP code to find nearby food banks in the Feeding America networkGroceries, meals, and more are just a search away. Click on a food bank to learn more about hours, locations, and services at partner food pantries and meal programs. |