San Joaquin County is expected to lose $25 million each month in CalFresh benefits as the federal government shutdown continues. The funding halt is already driving more residents to local food banks and increasing anxiety among families who rely on SNAP assistance. County officials say benefits will not be issued on time but confirmed that retroactive payments will be provided once the shutdown ends. The funding lapse threatens to deepen food insecurity across one of California’s hardest-hit counties.

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