--- title: "CalFresh Update: What the Federal Government Shutdown Means for Your Benefits" description: CalFresh recipients may face November benefit delays due to the federal shutdown. 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As of now, **October CalFresh benefits have been issued as normal**, but if the shutdown continues into November, there may be **delays or interruptions** in future payments. ![54830462220\_e7c901d95a\_h](https://stlouiseresourceservices.org/hs-fs/hubfs/54830462220_e7c901d95a_h.webp?width=500&height=333&name=54830462220_e7c901d95a_h.webp) ### What This Means for CalFresh Recipients According to the **California Department of Social Services (CDSS)** and **Governor Gavin Newsom’s office**, families can expect: ✅ **October benefits remain safe** — all payments have been distributed as usual. ⚠️ **Potential November delays** — if Congress does not act soon, November benefits may be postponed or temporarily unavailable. 🕒 **New applications and renewals may process more slowly**, especially those submitted after mid-October. 🍎 **Other nutrition programs (like WIC)** are continuing for now, but could also be affected if the shutdown lasts several more weeks. Governor Newsom has also announced that the **California National Guard** is preparing to support local food banks in case food-assistance delays increase demand statewide. ### What You Can Do Right Now Here are a few steps we recommend for all CalFresh participants and applicants: 1. **Continue using your CalFresh EBT card as usual** — your October benefits are not affected. 2. **Stay alert for updates** from your county or CDSS about November payments. 3. **Submit renewals, SAR 7 forms, and new applications on time.** These will still be processed, though delays may occur. 4. **Explore local food-support options** in case benefits are delayed — food banks, pantries, and community organizations can help bridge the gap. 5. **Be cautious of scams.** Only use official websites and the **real ebtEDGE app** ([www.ebtEDGE.com](http://www.ebtedge.com)) to check your balance or messages. 6. **Contact StLRS** if you need help understanding your benefits, completing forms, or finding local food resources. 📞 Call us at **844-245-1900** — our bilingual team is here to support you. ### We're Here for You Our StLRS team is closely monitoring updates from the **California Department of Social Services** and trusted community partners. We’ll continue to share the latest information with our clients through our social media, website, and outreach events. We understand how stressful these uncertainties can be — and we want you to know **you’re not alone**. Our mission is to help families stay informed, supported, and connected to care. ### Additional Resources - [California Department of Social Services – CalFresh FAQs](https://www.cdss.ca.gov/benefits-services/food-nutrition/calfresh) - [Governor Newsom’s Statement on CalFresh Funding Risks](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/20/trump-shutdown-could-soon-halt-food-support-for-millions-in-california-calfresh-cards-face-possibility-of-no-new-funds-in-november/) - [CalFresh & Federal Government Shutdown](https://www.cafoodbanks.org/shutdown/) - [Find a Local Food Bank](https://www.cafoodbanks.org/find-food/) - [Find a Food Pantry](https://www.lafoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locator/)   St. Louise Resource Services remains committed to helping our community access the care and benefits they deserve — even during challenging times. ### Ready to Transform your Business with Little Effort Using Vertical? 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