Food assistance program CalFresh will have its benefits delayed in November due to the ongoing federal government shutdown , officials said on Friday.

CalFresh , which is known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or food stamps, provides low-income households with groceries. Although the program is handled by the state, funding for it comes from federal entities, which have been impacted by the ongoing shutdown.

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“The Social Services Agency issues on average $62 million a month in CalFresh benefits,” Director An Tran said in a statement. “This will not only have an impact on the families and individuals receiving benefits, but also the local economy. For every dollar of benefit spent

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