CalFresh Produce Program in Crisis
from California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
California’s CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Program, a lifeline for 95,000 households in May alone, is on the brink of collapse due to a looming funding gap. Providing $60 monthly for fresh produce, it’s helped manage chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure — but with no state budget approval and funds dwindling, its future hangs in the balance. Advocates demand $100 million to make it permanent, while rising grocery costs and new CalFresh work requirements threaten even more families. With only enough money to last until the end of the current fiscal year, the program’s potential shutdown could devastate food security and public health across the state. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4784d97916d30842
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