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New CalFresh Work Rules Threaten 17,000 in Santa Barbara County

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New federal work requirements for CalFresh benefits threaten 17,000 recipients in Santa Barbara County. - Recipients aged 18-64 must work 20 hours/week or earn $217.50 weekly to keep benefits.

- Exemptions include pregnant individuals, those medically unable to work, and caregivers. - The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County has increased its budget to $3.2 million for food purchases.

- The Central Coast has the second highest poverty rate in California at 19.3%. The new rules, effective June 1, are part of the Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Bill, and similar cutbacks for immigrants took effect in April.

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