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Extra emergency food is available to an estimated 75,000 Riverside County households that have been hurt by COVID-19.
CalFresh, which is part of the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, provides monthly food to low-income individuals and families, according to a statement.
California has issued emergency food to qualified customers each month since the pandemic began in March 2020.
“This emergency relief is providing access to healthy food and serves as an essential hunger safety net for children and adults financially hit hardest during the pandemic,” said Allison Gonzalez, assistant director of Self Sufficiency at the county’s Department of Public Social Services, in the statement.
Residents may find out if they qualify for benefits by applying at GetCalFresh.org, the C4Yourself mobile app or calling the DPSS Customer Service Center at 1-877-410-8827.
