San Diego residents who depend on CalFresh/SNAP can breathe a little easier - your full November benefits are finally on their way. After a federal court gave the thumbs up late Thursday to restore complete benefits during the government shutdown, the State sprang into action to load up those EBT cards.
Those of you accustomed to getting your food assistance between the first and seventh of each month should start seeing the cash on your cards now. The County, caught in the crossfire of ongoing legal battles, has promised to dish out more info when they've got it, reported the County of San Diego.
CalFresh - you know, the program some call SNAP, EBT, or Food Stamps - is bankrolled by Uncle Sam to the tune of 100%. For anyone sitting on a leftover balance from last month, you're in the clear to spend. And if you're wondering what you've got, call the number on the back of your card.
Now let's talk shutdown. Starting on October 1, Congress couldn't agree on a funding bill, so the federal government put up their "closed" sign. It's a federal mess, but managed by the good folks in the State, with counties rolling out the benefits. These food-assistance funds are fully underwritten by the federal government and are not going anywhere.
