Food for People is holding two emergency drive-thru distributions Thursday amid continuing reverberations of the government shutdown: from uncertainty around the benefits that thousands of North Coast residents rely on to buy groceries to local federal workers going without paychecks. Carly Robbins, executive director of the nonprofit, says the operations will run just like ones […]
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NCJ Preview: CalFresh Benefit Cliff and Hassle-free WIC Shopping
This week we’re looking at how the CalFresh supplemental nutrition program has been a lifeline for many — particularly during the pandemic — and what it means now that the end of expanded benefits nears. At the same time, an all-WIC shop has opened in the Bayshore Mall. We’ll talk about how its owner started […]
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Pandemic Food Stamps Offer up to $365 Per Child
Families with children who qualify for free or reduced-price meals at their schools — regardless of immigration status — may notice something in the mail to help them buy groceries. California is issuing one-time food stamps with credits of up to $365 per child to help qualifying families get through the coronavirus outbreak. The Pandemic-Electronic […]
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Gov. Newsom Signs Executive Order Protecting State Assistance Programs
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order March 18 to protect “safety net services” amid the COVID-19 outbreak by extending eligibility re-determinations for California residents receiving certain services. Under the order, Medi-Cal health coverage, CalFresh food assistance, CalWORKS, cash assistance for immigrants and in-home supportive services eligibility is extended for 90 days, meaning that those […]
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Trump Administration Food Stamp Cuts Will Hit 3,600 in Humboldt
The Trump administration has announced that it will be changing food stamp eligibility requirements, which could cut nutrition assistance to 688,000 Americans, including more than 3,500 in Humboldt County. On Dec. 4, the administration announced it would be eliminating waivers that allow counties with high unemployment rates to allow able-bodied adults without dependents who work […]
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CalFresh Recipients Given Extra Time to Replace Food Lost to Blackout
The deadline for local CalFresh recipients who lost food during the Oct. 9 power outage to apply for replacement benefits has now been extended until Nov. 8, according to the California Heath and Human Services Agency. Humboldt County residents can call (877) 410-8809 or go to the county Department of Health and Human Services office […]