The Trump administration is withholding federal SNAP funds from 21 mostly Democratic states that have not complied with the USDA’s request for data on SNAP recipients, a federal effort to combat fraud in the system.
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Senators passes bill to reopen government, funding SNAP
The U.S. Senate passed a deal to fund the government through Jan. 30, which includes funding for SNAP, agricultural programs, military construction, and veterans’ affairs, and will be voted on by the House of Representatives.
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Trump to issue partial SNAP benefits following court order
The Trump administration is providing partial SNAP benefits for November due to a court order. The funding is being taken from a contingency fund meant for war and catastrophe and the lack of full compensation is causing stress and anxiety for low-income households.
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Federal judges order Trump administration to pay SNAP Benefits
The government shutdown on Oct. 1, 2025, affecting many services nationwide. As of Nov. 1, there are no updates regarding its end. This shutdown has affected millions of Americans, including the nearly 6,300 Cal Poly students that rely on the CalFresh Program for food assistance. READ MORE: Government shutdown expected to impact San Luis Obispo […]
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Cal Poly’s CalFresh Healthy Living Program loses funding due to federal cut
The CalFresh Healthy Living program at Cal Poly has been terminated due to a funding cut from Congress’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which eliminated funding for the SNAP Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program.
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CalFresh program tackles food insecurity at Cal Poly
Cal Poly’s CalFresh outreach program has so far helped about 230 students apply, with more than 100 in Fall 2017.
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Keg registration unlikely to move forward
Resident groups in San Luis Obispo are suggesting a keg registration due to loud noises from Cal Poly students.
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Police crack down Halloween weekend
SLOPD is warning students that fines will double Halloween weekend and gives tips on how to avoid getting a violation.