California’s Nutrition Safety Net

Tess Thorman and Patricia Malagon

More than 15 programs help millions of Californians access nutritious food. The three largest programs provide monthly grocery money to low-income families, healthy food and support to low-income caregivers and young children, and free meals to public school students.

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For additional resources, visit PPIC’s health & safety net and poverty & inequality pages.

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