Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known in California as CalFresh, is a federally funded program that provides food assistance to approximately 130,000 residents in Santa Clara County. On October 1st 2025, the United States federal government began a shutdown, leading to a disruption of SNAP funds amongst several other federal government functions and services.
What does this mean for CalFresh?
According to the California Department of Social Services, November CalFresh benefits have been delayed. Funding will only be partially available for CalFresh benefits during this time.
As an evolving matter, here are some resources for the most up-to-date information:
- California State Department of Social Services CalFresh FAQs (updated almost daily at this time)
In Need of Food Assistance?
If you and/or your loved ones are in need of food assistance, call Second Harvest of Silicon Valley at 1-800-984-3663 or visit www.shfb.org and use the Get Food Tool.
Where to get Prepared Meals:
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Monday – Friday
Lunes - Viernes |
6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
CityTeam 1297 N. 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112 | 408-288-2185 |
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Monday – Saturday
Lunes - Sábado |
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. |
Salvation Army – San Jose 405 N. 4th St, San Jose, CA 95112 | 408-282-1175 |
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Monday – Friday
Lunes - Viernes |
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Eastside Neighborhood Center - Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County 2150 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116 | 408-922-9085 |
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Monday – Friday
Lunes - Viernes |
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Goodwill of Silicon Valley 1080 N. 7th St, San Jose, CA 95112 | 408-922-9085 |
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Monday & Friday
Lunes y Viernes |
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Martha's Kitchen 311 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95110 | 408-293-6111 |
| Tuesday & Wednesday Martes y Miércoles | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Martha's Kitchen 311 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95110 | 408-293-6111 |
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Thursday
Jueves |
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m | Martha's Kitchen 311 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95110 | 408-293-6111 |
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Saturday
Sábado |
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
CityTeam 1297 N. 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112 408-288-2185 | 408-288-2185 |
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Sunday
Domingo |
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
CityTeam 1297 N. 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112 408-288-2185 | 408-288-2185 |
Local news coverage has also featured restaurants providing free or reduced cost meals:
Want to Help?
Learn more about Second Harvest of Silicon Valley – a nonprofit that feeds around 500,000 of our neighbors every month.
Need additional support? Get in touch with Social Workers in the Library!
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