CalFresh (SNAP) Benefits Distribution Delay

CalFresh (SNAP) benefits have not been distributed due to the ongoing federal government shutdown over the budget. A federal court has ordered the U.S. government to use contingency funds to issue benefits, with a compliance deadline of Monday, November 3, 2025. Even if the government complies, benefit distribution is expected to be delayed.

Local Impact: Solano County

The delay is expected to significantly affect residents across Solano County, including:

• Over 50,000 individuals impacted
• Approximately 20,000 Vallejo residents affected
• Nearly 30% of Vallejo recipients are youth (age 17 and under)

Interim Support & Resources

Solano County is working to support residents during this disruption. If you or someone you know is affected, please use the following resources for emergency food assistance and updates:

• CalFresh: getcalfresh.org
• Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano – Find Food by City: foodbankccs.org/find-food/foodbycity/
• DoorDash Emergency Food Response: about.doordash.com/en-us/news/snap-shutdown-announcement
• California Department of Social Services: cdss.ca.gov
• U.S. Department of Agriculture: usda.gov
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: hhs.gov

What You Can Do Now

It is critical that CalFresh recipients maintain their eligibility, even if benefits are not currently being distributed. Please contact your county department to confirm which requirements remain active and how to stay compliant.