CalFresh benefits in case of government shutdown

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has commited to pay CalFresh benefits in advance for October, 2023.  This means benefits for October, 2023 will be committed to be paid in September, 2023.  As a result, CalFresh benefits for October, 2023 will be issued on time, even if there is a federal government shutdown.  (ACWDL, September 20, 2023.)