Government Shutdown and CalFresh/EBT Update

📢 Important CalFresh News Update

The federal government shutdown has not ended, and federally funded programs are currently not receiving funding for November 2025. As a result, CalFresh benefits for November will be temporarily delayed across California.

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Impact on EBT/CalFresh

This delay ONLY affects the timing of your funds, NOT eligibility or enrollment.

Important Information

  1. You CAN still apply for CalFresh, start by creating an account at BenefitsCal.com
  2. No immediate disruptions to any other public benefit programs anticipated.
  3. Stay updated by visiting Department of Social Services website

  4. Assembly Bill 42: CalWORKs – CalFresh - Eligibility: Income and Resource Exclusions.

    • SJCC scholarships will not count toward income limits for CalWORKs and CalFresh benefits.

    • The bill also exempts any grant, award, scholarship, loan, or fellowship benefit that is provided to any assistance unit member for attending an institution of higher education, other than cash payments made directly by friends or relatives, from consideration as income for purposes of determining CalWORKs and CalFresh eligibility or grant amounts and would also exempt those funds as resources for purposes of determining CalWORKs eligibility or grant amounts.

Click on this PDF for other food resources within Santa Clara County. Call each location before visiting.

You Can Still Apply for CalFresh

  • 💻 Online: www.benefitscal.com
  • 📞 Phone: 1-877-847-3663
  • 🏢 In person: Local county social services office
  • 🎓 Or get help at the SJCC Basic Needs Center

Important: If you're due for SAR 7 or renewal and haven't submitted, please continue to submit as soon as possible! Late or missing reports could delay or stop your benefits.

🍎 Immediate Support On-Campus

🍲 Jaguar Market

When: Mon–Thu | 12–4 PM

Location: Robert N. Chang Student Center

🥫 Second Harvest Food Distribution

When: 2nd and 4th Friday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: 2100 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose 95128

2025-2026 Schedule:

  • November 14
  • December 12
  • January 9, 23
  • February 13, 27
  • March 13, 27
  • April 10, 24

Times and dates subject to change. For current distribution schedule information please visit shfb.org or call 1-800-984-3663 (weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Off-Campus Food Support

🌾 Second Harvest Pop-ups

 
 

🍽️ CityTeam Meal Program

  • Free hot meals
  • Breakfast: 9:15 AM daily
  • Dinner: 5:00 PM daily
  • 📍 580 Charles Street, San Jose, 95112

🍞 Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen

  • Free prepared meals at multiple community locations
  • 📍 1080 North 7th St, San Jose, CA 95112 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
  • 📍 1377 Piedmont Road, San Jose, CA 95132 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM

🛒 Redemption Outreach Pantry

  • Free food on Wednesday and Friday
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • 📍 165 Nortech Parkway, San Jose, CA 95134

⛪ Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County

📋 Santa Clara County Reentry Services | Food

📄 Full Food Resource List (PDF)

💚 You're Not Alone

The SJCC Basic Needs Team is here to support you through this transition.

Stay connected and follow for updates as more information becomes available.

📧 basicneeds@sjcc.edu

Stay Updated

Check out cdss.ca.gov for more updates from the California Department of Social Services.

More information and updates will be shared as the situation develops.