Last week, Senator Scott Wiener (SD-11) introduced SB 882, which makes three major improvements to improve access to CalFresh, particularly for low-income older adults and people with disabilities.
SB 882 would achieve the following:
recertification interview processes by phone, including the required client signature.
We applaud Senator Wiener’s leadership on SB 882, but we need your help to show broad support to the Legislature. You can support SB 882 by joining CFPA and our co-sponsors, the SF-Marin Food Bank, AARP-CA, and the California Association of Food Banks, in sending in a letter of support today.
Submit a letter of support for SB 882: Click here for a sample letter and directions for submission. doc
Stay up to date on SB 882 as it advances through the Legislature, and receive timely calls to action to make your voice heard in support of improved CalFresh access. Sign up to receive our email action alerts at https://nourishca.org/subscribe/
Questions? Contact Jared Call at 213.482.8200 ext 201, or visit https://nourishca.org/SB882/
