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College Students Could Go Hungry Over Public Assistance Rule Change

CalFresh, formerly known as food stamps, will have new work requirements for single people.

More students could depend on food banks because of a public assistance rule change.
More students could depend on food banks because of a public assistance rule change. (CBS-SF)

HAYWARD, CA — Big changes could be coming to a federal food assistance program used by many college students.

Changes to programs known as SNAP or CalFresh, here in California, could go into effect early next year and might have a greater impact in the Bay Area because the high cost of living often leaves little else for food.

Read more at CBS San Francisco

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