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Due to the federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefits will be delayed beginning Nov. 1, 2025. You can use your EBT card with any existing benefits. However, new CalFresh funds will not be added until federal funding restarts.

The Ventura County Human Services Agency created a list of questions and answers about the CalFresh funding delay:

For a list of food pantries, click here, call 2-1-1, or visit 211ventura.org.

Debido al cierre del gobierno federal, los beneficios de CalFresh se retrasarán a partir del 11/01/2025. Puede usar su tarjeta EBT con los beneficios existentes. Sin embargo, no se agregarán nuevos fondos de CalFresh hasta que se restablezca la financiación federal.

La Agencia de Servicios Humanos del Condado de Ventura creó una lista de preguntas y respuestas sobre el retraso en la financiación de CalFresh.

Para obtener una lista de despensas de alimentos, haga clic aquí, llame al 2-1-1, o visite 211ventura.org.

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3 key steps in a stop-smoking plan

When you're trying to quit smoking, having a plan can point you to success. Here are three key steps worth including in your quit plan.

Call it quits!

Pick a day to quit within the next month. If you wait longer, you might back out. Share your quit date with others so they can encourage you.

Find your inspiration. Many people quit smoking to save money and be healthier. What motivates you to crush it?

Prepare for cravings and urges. Decide if you will use stop-smoking medicines. Make a list of other activities to do instead of smoking. Stock up on sugarless gum.

If you quit, the benefits begin right away

Find out how your health starts improving soon after your last cigarette.

Reviewed 9/10/2025

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