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SNAP benefits

SNAP recipients could lose benefits: Here's how SF leaders are helping

  • Sep 2

SNAP enrollment drops as President Trump's provisions kick in

  • Aug 23

Trump administration revives 'public charge' rule for immigrants

  • Jul 17

Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

  • Jun 24

Many CalFresh recipients could lose benefits starting June 1

  • May 21

Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps

  • May 17

SNAP benefits don't pay for rotisserie chicken, bill might change that

  • Apr 23

What to know about the partial government shutdown and its impact

  • Feb 1

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17,000 SF residents facing SNAP cuts: Here's how city's new job program could save their benefits

  • Sep 2
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Many CalFresh recipients could lose benefits starting June 1

  • May 20
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Important changes for CalFresh recipients starting June 1

  • May 20
2:14

Follow-up with East Bay couple after SNAP benefits restored

  • Dec 27, 2025
2:04

Bay Area food banks in 'crisis mode' despite shutdown ending

  • Nov 16, 2025
2:34

Disabled Bay Area couple feel 'emotional roller coaster' of SNAP benefits dispute

  • Nov 10, 2025
2:14

San Jose grocer gives $100 shopping spree to struggling SNAP beneficiaries: 'Give back'

  • Nov 10, 2025
1:56

California families starting to see SNAP benefits back on their cards

  • Nov 8, 2025

Latest Videos

2:50

17,000 SF residents facing SNAP cuts: Here's how city's new job program could save their benefits

  • Sep 2
3:51

Many CalFresh recipients could lose benefits starting June 1

  • May 20
1:06

Important changes for CalFresh recipients starting June 1

  • May 20
2:14

Follow-up with East Bay couple after SNAP benefits restored

  • Dec 27, 2025
2:04

Bay Area food banks in 'crisis mode' despite shutdown ending

  • Nov 16, 2025
2:34

Disabled Bay Area couple feel 'emotional roller coaster' of SNAP benefits dispute

  • Nov 10, 2025
2:14

San Jose grocer gives $100 shopping spree to struggling SNAP beneficiaries: 'Give back'

  • Nov 10, 2025
1:56

California families starting to see SNAP benefits back on their cards

  • Nov 8, 2025

Latest Stories

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New SNAP work requirements set to go into effect on Feb. 1, millions could lose benefits

New work requirements for SNAP are set to go into effect on Feb. 1, and it could mean that millions of Americans lose their benefits.

  • Jan 30
AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

It's part of a push by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to urge states to strip foods regarded as unhealthy from the $100 billion federal program.

  • Dec 31, 2025

'A lot to be grateful for': Follow-up with East Bay couple after SNAP benefits restored

ABC7 News caught up with an East Bay couple who were among the millions of people cut off from their SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.

  • Dec 27, 2025
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Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP food aid from Democrat-led states over data

The Trump administration said it will move to withhold SNAP food aid from recipients in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide information on those receiving the assistance.

  • Dec 3, 2025
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What to know about expanded work requirements about to kick in for SNAP

After a disruptive U.S. government shutdown, federal SNAP food assistance is again flowing to low-income households. But in the months ahead, many participants will have to abide by new work requirements.

  • Nov 19, 2025