Everyone who earns an annual income of $18,954 or less qualifies for the food assistance program.
A California food program for needy families is in danger as funds are set to expire this June.The CalFresh Fruit and Vegetables EBT Pilot Program gives low-income residents an instant rebate whenever they purchase fruits and vegetables, allowing even the most financially vulnerable to have access to healthy food across the state.Everyone who earns an annual income of $18,954 or less qualifies for the food assistance program, and the state says more than 43,000 residents benefit from it.
'This is a very efficient way to deliver fresh produce and nourish families in need,' Lee, a Democrat representing Alameda and Santa Clara counties, said, as reported by L.A. Taco.As part of the bills, Lee said he will be asking for $30 million to keep the program afloat from July 2024 and July 2025.The program could be especially meaningful for residents as they continue to navigate upticks in grocery prices.Food price inflation has been up 2.
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