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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)-<\/strong> CalFresh recipients are seeing several changes to the food assistance program, including a small increase in maximum monthly benefits and stricter eligibility rules for some households.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginning Oct. 1, the maximum monthly benefit for one person increased from $298 to $306. For a family of four, the maximum increased from $994 to $1,023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, work requirements have expanded in Riverside County to cover more adults ages 18 to 64. The changes began June 1 and include fewer exemptions. People who are subject to the requirements and do not meet them or qualify for an exemption can face a three-month limit on CalFresh benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FIND Regional Food Bank Interim President and CEO Lorena Marroquin says the organization is already seeing more demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCurrently, we\u2019ve seen an uptick of residents being served in our area, about 20%. We anticipate that that need will increase during the coming months.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marroquin says many of the people turning to FIND are already working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA lot of the neighbors we serve have, you know, one to two full-time jobs. So having this type of change to their already existing food income or budget is really going to impact those that we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nationwide, SNAP participation fell by more than 5 million people, or nearly 13%, between July 2025 and June 2026, according to an analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities using USDA and state data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marroquin says changes to CalFresh and Medi-Cal could affect more than 380,000 Riverside County residents, according to a county collaborative FIND works with. She stressed that does not mean all of those residents will lose benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere is a fear. There\u2019s misinformation about if they qualify for benefits or if their benefits are going to be reduced.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FIND says it is preparing its mobile markets and partner agencies for the possibility of more people seeking food assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen grocery benefits shrink, the need for food doesn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People with questions about their CalFresh benefits are encouraged to contact Riverside County Department of Public Social Services before assuming their benefits have changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qua Kiera McKinney<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 1, 2026 5:23 PM<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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