In Recent News: The “Big, Beautiful Bill,” SNAP, and Food Insecurity

The recent budget act, “Big, Beautiful Bill,” calls for significant cuts to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Not all of the threats to food security are in the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Due to the recent government shutdown, there is also an anticipated interruption in the flow of funds to CalFresh recipients, beginning on November 1st until further notice. Read more to learn about food insecurity and how SNAP can be impacted.