CalFresh changes for some noncitizens start in April, resources available <\/a><\/p>\n\u201cIt\u2019s just another nail in the coffin for these folks,\u201d said Shawn VanDiver with #AfghanEvac.<\/p>\n
VanDiver is an outspoken advocate for Afghan allies and says these changes will leave so many struggling.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt sucks that all these people that served and our veterans of our wars who fought for us can\u2019t count on government to take care of them. They\u2019re just trying to get back on their feet and restart their lives and get a shot at the American dream,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Moving forward, as of April 1, 2026, non-citizens enrolled in CalFresh will have their eligibility reviewed at their next renewal, and it\u2019s likely they\u2019ll need to look for other food assistance resources, like the Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego.<\/p>\n
\u201cCatholic Charities is here to help community anytime they need help with food,\u201d said Kimberly Ortiz with the Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego and Imperial Counties.<\/p>\n
A new food pantry at the Chula Vista library was unveiled on Wednesday, offering a variety of nutrient-rich foods.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s one of the Catholic Charities\u2019 21 food pantries across San Diego and Imperial counties open to anyone in need.<\/p>\n
\u201cCatholic Charities is about meeting people where they are, no matter gender, race, or religion. People come to us for food, and we won\u2019t ask questions; we will give them food,\u201d Ortiz said. The organization relies on donations, both food and monetary, to keep its food pantries open and running.<\/p>\n
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