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California Food Assistance Program — source guide

A state-funded food assistance pathway for certain noncitizens who are not eligible for federally funded CalFresh because of immigration-related rules.

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California Department of Social Services

A state-funded food assistance pathway for certain noncitizens who are not eligible for federally funded CalFresh because of immigration-related rules.

primary-source · checked Sep 6, 2026

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