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The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank chapter are preparing for the end of the federal COVID Emergency Declaration, which will drastically reduce the amount households receive in CalFresh benefits for more than 350,000 local families who rely on the federal supplemental food assistance program to help make ends meet.

With the ending of the federal public health emergency, Emergency CalFresh Allotments ended in February 2023 so CalFresh families will receive a final issuance of enhanced benefits in March 2023. By April 2023, all CalFresh recipient households will return to their regular benefit amounts for the duration of their eligibility for the program. As a result, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank chapter are acquiring more food as we anticipate an increase in need among clients.

If you would like more information about the CalFresh emergency allotments ending, visit https://www.getcalfresh.org/en/faq.

If you are in need of additional food assistance, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and our community partners are standing by to help. Please call 2-1-1 or visit our website’s food locator map to find a food distribution or pantry near you. https://sandiegofoodbank.org/gethelp/

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Original Air Date: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 Source: KGTV (ABC 10) (Downloaded via TVEyes)