Millions of Americans, including Californians, benefit from the food assistance program. But the government shutdown has threatened November benefits.

California officials Friday applauded last-minute court orders to restart funding for federal food benefits, but the rulings will not prevent disruptions to CalFresh benefits this weekend. The orders came in rulings by two federal judges who told the U.

Over 5.5 million Californians, including 2 million children, are set to lose their SNAP benefits this Saturday.

In California's 45th lawsuit against the federal government, Attorney General Rob Bonta and Gov. Gavin Newsom are challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture's cancellation of next month's

California, along with other states, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Secretary Brooke Rollins for halting SNAP benefits, cutting off food aid for over 41 million Americans,

SNAP benefits for millions of Californians will officially come to an end on Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues. • Video Above: Trump Administration announces that SNAP funds will not be distributed SNAP is a government assistance program that aims to help low-income households afford food.