RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT status report on CalFresh participation, updates on the CalFresh benefit enhancements and expansions, as well as outreach efforts, as presented by the Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) to the Family and Human Services Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
The SNAP Program was originally referred to the Family and Human Services Committee (FHS) by the Board or Supervisors on February 15, 2011. This program was formerly known as Food Stamps and is currently known as the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In California, the name of the program is CalFresh.
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