Politics & Government
CalFresh To Flow Again, Contra Costa County Halts Plan for Emergency Debit Cards
Contra Costa County halts plan for emergency debit cards as California releases November CalFresh benefits covering Nov. 1-10.
CONCORD, CA —Contra Costa County has halted the plan to make $21 million in emergency funds available for the county's food assistance recipients.
That means holding back debit cards the county planned to make available this week to more than 107,000 county residents who receive CalFresh food assistance benefits.
The county decided to hold back the funds after a court ordered the White House to restore food assistance benefits, at the federal level known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
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President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to intervene.
In the meantime, the USDA is distributing funds to people in at least 9 states, including California.
CalFresh benefits for Nov. 1-6 should be loaded to EBT cards and continue for Nov. 7-10.
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Recipients can check on their benefits by visiting BenefitsCal.com, calling 1 (866) 663-3225, or visiting a Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services office (locations at ehsd.org).
County offices will be closed on Tuesday for the Veterans Day holiday.
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