Thousands of San Franciscans who receive CalFresh food assistance could begin losing benefits under new federal work requirements, prompting city leaders to launch a program aimed at helping residents maintain eligibility.
The new requirements took effect June 1, with a three-month grace period ending Tuesday. City officials estimate that 17,000 San Francisco residents are at risk of losing CalFresh benefits, the California version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP…