Starting January 2026, undocumented adults in California can no longer newly enroll in full-scope Medi-Cal, though those already enrolled can maintain coverage with new premiums and reduced benefits beginning in 2026-2027.

Community stores across Los Angeles provide free or low-cost essentials to unhoused and low-income residents through dignity-centered, barrier-free distribution that builds community while meeting basic needs.

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to resume food stamp funding during the shutdown, protecting benefits for 42 million Americans amid ongoing uncertainty.