Millions of Californians rely on CalFresh’s benefits to feed their families. But ever since emergency federal contributions to the program ended back in April, food banks across the state say they’re serving record numbers. One in five Californians is food insecure, according to a CalMatters report published in August, but getting accurate accounting presents its own challenges, as various ethnic and racial groups may be underreporting due to stigmas they associate with aid. We’ll find out what those challenges are and discuss what resources are available for all Californians.
Related link(s):
- Your CalFresh Benefits Will Drop in April. Here’s What You Can Do
- In California, a prescription could pay for your fresh fruits and veggies
- If you want to contact Nourish California directly for additional help, you can reach out to hello@nourishca.org