LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Department of Social Services has issued an update on the government shutdown’s impact on food benefits.

The agency said California received notice from the federal government that November CalFresh benefits will be disrupted due to the federal shutdown. 

Millions of Californians receiving CalFresh benefits will be impacted.

CalFresh benefits are funded for the month of October. November CalFresh benefits will be delayed. People can keep using their existing CalFresh benefits as usual. No action is required.

“We understand this is a difficult situation and will share more information about your November CalFresh benefits as soon as possible,” Social Services reported.

If you need food now, you can click here to find your local food bank. Lake County’s Food Distribution and Pantry List can be found pinned to the top of the agency’s Facebook page.

For more information on CalFresh benefits and impacts from the federal shutdown you may also visit the California Department of Social Services website at www.cdss.ca.gov. 

You can check your balance in the ebtEDGE app or by calling the number on the back of your EBT card.

At this time, CalWORKs benefits for the month of November 2025 are not impacted.