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Supervisors warn of possible CalFresh/EBT disruptions tied to federal shutdown; county urges residents to call 2-1-1
County of Orange Board of Supervisors · October 28, 2025
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Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento told the Board that CalFresh benefits for November may be delayed because of the federal government shutdown, noting $62 million in monthly benefits and urging residents to call 2-1-1 and use local food banks for emergency support.
Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento told the Board that the County's social services agency has been informed of potential delays to CalFresh (SNAP) benefits tied to a federal shutdown and that it could be difficult to load EBT cards for November. "On average, our county social service agency issues about…
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