CalFresh Work Rules Hit Kern County

Starting June 1st, CalFresh recipients aged 19 to 64 in California must work or volunteer 20 hours weekly—or 80 hours monthly—to keep benefits, a federal mandate impacting nearly 30,000 in Kern County. For those already battling health issues or job scarcity, this adds immense pressure. Food banks and charities face even greater strain as more people fall through cracks. But local groups—including Community Action Partnership of Kern, United Way, and DHS—are rallying, partnering with over 100 organizations to connect eligible individuals with qualifying volunteer roles. Still, the core challenge remains: ensuring food security without crushing those already struggling to survive. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d27d8149f32ba591