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New rules could put up to 40,000 Fresno CalFresh recipients at risk

Jun 2

Many CalFresh recipients could lose benefits starting June 1

May 21

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

Jun 24

Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps

May 17

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New SNAP work requirements soon to go into effect

Jan 30

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

Dec 31, 2025

Trump admin to withhold SNAP aid from Democrat-led states over data

Dec 3, 2025

What to know about expanded work requirements for SNAP

Nov 19, 2025

SNAP is back, but many still set to lose benefits

Nov 18, 2025

Latest Videos

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Fresno Co. Department of Social Services warning community of EBT scam

Nov 5, 2021

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Brownsville Community Culinary Center cooks up healthy meals for those in need

Oct 2, 2020

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Fresno County reminding EBT users of outage this weekend

Jun 19, 2018

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Online petition aims to get pet food covered on food stamps

Feb 1, 2018

Latest Stories

What's in the federal spending bill to reopen the government?

Here's what's in the government reopening package, based on summaries provided by Congress

Nov 14, 2025

Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended an order blocking full SNAP payments, amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end.

Nov 12, 2025

Trump administration demands states 'undo' full SNAP payouts as states warn of 'catastrophic impact'

The Department of Agriculture threatened to impose financial penalties on states that do not "comply" quickly with their new orders.

Nov 9, 2025

How to talk to kids about food insecurity amid looming SNAP benefit cuts

As the federal government shutdown stretches on, families who rely on SNAP benefits are preparing for the possibility that they could cease as early as Nov. 1.

Nov 7, 2025

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Some SNAP recipients have to choose between rent and food amid halt in benefits

Some Americans who saw their SNAP benefits halt on Nov. 1 say they have to choose between paying their rent and buying food.

Nov 6, 2025