Delay In CalFresh Benefits Leaves College Students Struggling To Afford Food episode artwork

EPISODE · Nov 7, 2025 · 10 MIN

Delay In CalFresh Benefits Leaves College Students Struggling To Afford Food

from KQED's The California Report · host KQED

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore full funding for SNAP benefits by Friday. The Justice Department is appealing. Meanwhile, Governor Newsom's office says some people in California are starting to receive their benefits, but it's unclear how many. The uncertainty is leaving many college students to wonder how they'll afford their next meal. Reporter: Gerardo Zavala, CapRadio Overwhelming support of Proposition 50 in California is renewing efforts to split the state in half. Reporter: Roman Battaglia, Jefferson Public Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore full funding for SNAP benefits by Friday. The Justice Department is appealing. Meanwhile, Governor Newsom's office says some people in California are starting to receive their benefits, but it's unclear how many. The uncertainty is leaving many college students to wonder how they'll afford their next meal. Reporter: Gerardo Zavala, CapRadio Overwhelming support of Proposition 50 in California is renewing efforts to split the state in half. Reporter: Roman Battaglia, Jefferson Public Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NOW PLAYING

Delay In CalFresh Benefits Leaves College Students Struggling To Afford Food

0:00 10:32

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of KQED's The California Report?

This episode is 10 minutes long.

When was this KQED's The California Report episode published?

This episode was published on November 7, 2025.

What is this episode about?

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore full funding for SNAP benefits by Friday. The Justice Department is appealing. Meanwhile, Governor Newsom's office says some people in California are starting to receive their benefits, but...

Can I download this KQED's The California Report episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!