County assisting as CalFresh enrollment breaks records

The county is experiencing record enrollment in the CalFresh food supplement program.

As of June 1, CalFresh benefits are being received by more than 398,000 eligible people in the region, which is a 5.8% increase compared to the same month in 2023. Over 539,000 persons have been enrolled at different points over the last 12 months.

The record month coincided with the celebration of CalFresh Awareness Month.

“We’ve seen this trend steadily increase as the need increased” said Rick Wanne, director of County Self-Sufficiency Services. “Our focus remains on outreach, enrollment and widely sharing...