CalFresh: food access.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill updates California’s CalFresh program to prioritize maximizing food choices for recipients. It directs the Department of Social Services to ensure CalFresh recipients have access to a wider variety of food options, including hot foods and ready-to-eat meals. The goal is to address barriers faced by many Californians who struggle to prepare meals due to limited kitchen facilities or specific dietary needs. This change aims to improve the dignity and equitable treatment of individuals using CalFresh.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Social Services to maximize food choices for CalFresh recipients.
- Specifically includes hot foods and ready-to-eat meals as eligible options.
- Aligns with Section 3(k) of the federal Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
- Aims to address barriers such as lack of kitchen facilities and special dietary needs.
- Focuses on improving the dignity and equitable treatment of CalFresh users.
Who is affected
- CalFresh recipients
- Individuals with limited kitchen facilities
- Individuals with special dietary needs
- California residents utilizing the CalFresh program
Notable changes
- Expands the types of food CalFresh recipients can purchase to include hot foods and ready-to-eat meals.
- Formalizes the state’s commitment to maximizing food choices beyond existing federal guidelines.
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