11.17.2010 CalFresh utilization has increased rapidly over the course of the recession, but California is missing out on an estimated $4.9 billion in federal benefits per year due to low participation. The 2010 Lost Dollars, Empty Plates report examines the impact of CalFresh participation on California’s state and local economies. Read the report and accompanying resources PDF.
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New Analysis Just Released: CalFresh & the Economy
Published on Nov 17, 2010 in CalFresh