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Many CalFresh recipients could lose benefits starting June 1

  • May 21
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New SNAP work requirements soon to go into effect

  • Jan 30

PG&E donates $1M to Northern and Central California food banks

  • Jan 21

Central CA Food Bank expands to add USDA-approved protein pack room

  • Dec 3, 2025

Valley food pantries running low on supply amid government shutdown

  • Nov 9, 2025

Judge says SNAP must be fully funded by Friday

  • Nov 7, 2025

SNAP/CalFresh benefits still paused; people turning to food banks

  • Nov 5, 2025

Food banks, pantries see surge in demand

  • Nov 4, 2025

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Walt Disney Company announces grant for Central CA Food Bank

  • Aug 7, 2025
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19-year-old builds Chicago-area micropantries through 'Girl In Lansing' nonprofit

  • Dec 15, 2023
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Central CA Food Bank partnering with CVS to reduce food insecurity

  • Jan 29, 2022
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Central CA Food Bank facing shortages with supplies, volunteers

  • Jan 19, 2022
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Central California Food Bank unveils new produce pack line

  • Jul 20, 2021
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The Sharing Tables of NY & CA gives back to families struggling during the pandemic

  • Jan 25, 2021
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'Feastin' revolutionizes food delivery service to keep Bay Area restaurants in business

  • Dec 16, 2020
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Disney, Feeding America provide access to fresh produce for families in need

  • Nov 20, 2020

Latest Stories

College pantries seeing a supply shortage amid government shutdown

Community colleges in the Central Valley pride themselves on being able to provide for their students beyond their education.

  • Nov 4, 2025
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What SNAP recipients need to know as benefits expire amid government shutdown

At a loss of what to do, what help you are entitled to as the Trump administration is ordered by a judge to fund SNAP benefits while the shutdown continues? We explain the latest developments in SNAP benefits, estimated to impact around 42 million Americans, including 16 million children.

  • Nov 3, 2025

Local leaders rally to support SNAP recipients amid prolonged government shutdown

As the government shutdown continues, marking one of the longest in history, hundreds of thousands of people across the country are being impacted.

  • Oct 31, 2025

How many Valley residents rely on 'SNAP' benefits impacted by gov shutdown? Action News has the data

"Bottom line, the well has run dry," that's the message from the Department of Agriculture on funding for SNAP benefits.

  • Oct 31, 2025

Local faith-based food banks will remain open even during SNAP funding lapse

Churches are among various organizations preparing for greater demand at their food banks for the foreseeable future. This comes as the nation braces for SNAP funding to lapse Saturday.

  • Oct 31, 2025