Government shutdown SNAP benefits: Map shows Bay Area, California residents set to lose CalFresh assistance Nov. 1

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — As the government shutdown continues, federal money for CalFresh benefits is set to run out as of Nov. 1.

Over 5 million Californians rely on these benefits.

While that’s only 13.5% of the population, it means on Nov. 1, grocery stores could see over 1 billion less dollars spent in their grocery stores.

Below is a map of what percentage of the Bay Area currently is on federal SNAP or CalFresh benefits:

Here is what percentage of California is on federal SNAP or CalFresh benefits:

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The USDA said in a statement:
“Senate Democrats have now voted 12 times to not fund the food stamp program, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Bottom line, the well has run dry. At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 01. We are approaching an inflection point for Senate Democrats. They can continue to hold out for healthcare for illegal aliens and gender mutilation procedures or reopen the government so mothers, babies, and the most vulnerable among us can receive critical nutrition assistance.”

Government shutdown SNAP benefits: Map shows Bay Area, California residents set to lose CalFresh assistance Nov. 1

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