Assemblymember Alex Lee Seeks $63 million to Relaunch and Expand CalFresh Program That Made Healthy Food More Affordable
Assemblymember Alex Lee is seeking to revive and expand a successful CalFresh program. Through dollar-for-dollar rebates, the CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Pilot Project made healthy food more affordable for low-income families. At a time of urgent need, Assemblymember Lee is requesting $63 million in funding to double the program’s reach.