Californians who need food aid -- 5.3 million people -- are being hit hard by the end of federal pandemic benefits. For a single person, monthly allotments are dropping from $281 to as little as $23.

Food banks are struggling to keep people fed.

' Instead of functioning as sources of emergency aid, food banks say they are becoming long-term supermarkets for Californians facing food insecurity. '

#hunger #California #FoodAid #CalFresh

https://calmatters.org/california-divide/2023/06/california-food-banks/

RT @Cal_HHS
During #CalFresh Awareness Month, learn more about the food benefits program, application process & myths on eligibility requirements.

Visit https://calfreshawarenessmonth.com/ now for educational resources to share with your community and help raise awareness.

Starting in June, students seeking food assistance will face stricter eligibility rules that limit how many low-income people enrolled in college can receive food aid.

https://alamedapost.com/news/ca-colleges-rush-to-add-students-to-food-aid/

#CalFresh #FoodStamps #SocialServices #SupportServices @CalMatters

UC Berkeley student Raksha Rajeshmohan writes in with recommendations for CalFresh program improvements after a very disjointed experience which delayed services.

https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/alameda-county-calfresh-program-needs-to-address-backlog/

#Alameda #CalFresh #FoodStamps #AlamedaCounty #SocialServices #SupportServices