A state assemblymember introduced a new bill that would make it easier for college students to qualify for food stamps. Assemblymember Shirley Weber introduced Assembly Bill 214, which would require the California Student Aid Commission to provide written notice to Cal Grant recipients who are qualified to participate in the CalFresh program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Read more...
Photo: The Community Programs Office, which manages several programs that aim to increase student food security, could get help informing people who qualify for CalFresh benefits under a new bill. (April Hoang/Daily Bruin senior staff)
