California is expanding CalFresh eligibility for some college students, a step in the right direction to potentially ease financial strain from ever-increasing grocery prices.
For students who are away from family support, even grocery shopping can turn into a major monthly burden.
Here’s what to know
As reported by KSBY, Gov. Gavin Newsom said updated CalFresh rules could make food assistance easier to access for some students who are enrolled at least half-time at University of California, California State University, and California Community College campuses.
Students are not automatically approved under the change. They still have to satisfy other CalFresh eligibility standards, and some recipients between the ages of 18 and 64 may also need to meet federal work or community engagement requirements to continue receiving assistance…