Learning from CalFresh Pandemic Boosts
Tess Thorman, Patricia Malagon, and Caroline Danielson
Emergency allotments increased CalFresh benefits during the pandemic, although the lowest-income households did not see an initial boost. Examining how this pandemic aid affected household resources, work decisions, and participant retention can offer insights into crafting a CalFresh response for the next economic downturn—and improving the program in the near term.
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