CALFRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE EBT PROGRAM RELAUNCHES IN OCTOBER

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 2 -- The California State Assembly Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:

In the face of sweeping federal cuts to food aid, the CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Program relaunched in October to make healthy meals more affordable for low-income families. Through an investment of $20 million secured by Assemblymember Alex Lee, the program is once again providing extra food benefits for CalFresh families after pausing at the end of June 2026.

For every $1 of CalFresh benefits spent on any fresh fruits and vegetablesat a participating retailer, CalFresh recipients get $1 back on their EBT card to spend on any CalFresh-eligible food for up to $60 monthly. 92 retailers, including Santa Fe Foods and Arteaga...