Supplemental Food For Patients Impacted by Lapse in SNAP Funding November 4, 2025 Hot Topics, Programs The federal government shutdown has led to a lapse in regular funding for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which funds CalFresh in California. Consequently, food insecurity is expected to increase among tens of thousands of East Bay residents who rely on CalFresh to feed themselves and their families. Impacted residents can be directed to local food pantries to access supplemental food during this challenging time. The following resources may be useful to share with impacted patients: Alameda County Community Foodbank: https://lnkd.in/ehw-rQhb Contra Costa Food Bank: https://lnkd.in/eJG6W3hC