On May 1, the Board of Supervisors will proclaim May as CalFresh Awareness Month. The CalFresh Program helps to improve the health and well-being of qualified households and individuals by providing them a means to meet their nutritional needs. In California, the monthly CalFresh benefit is transferred to the household's Golden State Advantage Card, known as Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, and is issued when the household 's CalFresh case is approved.
The following information, courtesy of the DPSS office. Shirley Christensen, Special Assistant, Department of Public Social Services, 12860 Crossroads Parkway South, City Of Industry, CA 91746
In addition to last year's successful strategies, this year's campaign will include the following:
Public Charge Forum - DPSS, in partnership with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, California Department of Social Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture -- Food Nutrition Services, and local community and legal advocates, will host a May 9 public/media forum to clarify the misunderstandings about the issue commonly referred to as “Public Charge.” This is a significant issue since many eligible families and individuals do not apply for CalFresh benefits, even though they may be eligible. The forum is designed to reinforce the message that CalFresh is not a “public cash assistance program for income maintenance,” rather, a supplementary, nutrition-based, food assistance program. Therefore, applying for CalFresh will not affect an individual’s chance of becoming a lawful and permanent resident or U.S. Citizen.
Public Health Issue - Due to reports that lower-income communities in the County are at greater risks for obesity, diabetes and certain other diseases, the campaign has enlisted the help of the Department of Public Health, local supermarkets, farmers' markets and local school districts, to highlight the importance of having access to healthier food choices as
well as the long-term benefits of exercise. Among the supermarket partners is Northgate Gonzalez Markets, where First Lady Michelle Obama recently visited to promote the 'Let's Move' Initiative to prevent obesity in youth.
Convenient Methods to Apply for Benefits - DPSS will also publicize the department’s more convenient methods to apply for services, such as its on-line applications and a web-based Customer Service Center.
CHECK OUT THE DPSS HEALTH AND MOBILE TRUCK
Please mark the dates on your calendar and go to your nearest Island Pacific Supermarket locations to apply for CalFresh benefits. They will be available to answer and accept applications from 9:00 am- 2:00 pm. For more information, visit their website at http://dpss.lacounty.gov.
May 11 , FRIDAY
PANORAMA BRANCH
8340 Van Nuys Blvd.,
Panorama City, CA 91402
MAY 18 & JUNE 2, SATURDAY
WEST COVINA
1512 East Amar Rd.,
West Covina, CA 91792
JUNE 9, SATURDAY
CANOGA PARK
20922 Roscoe Blvd.,
Canoga Park, CA 91304
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