This ordinance allocates $9.1 million from the State and Federal Revenue Risk Reserve to the Human Services Agency for funding CalFresh (SNAP) benefits in the fiscal year 2025-2026. It aims to ensure continued support for residents relying on these food assistance programs.
Ordinance appropriating $9,100,000 from the State and Federal Revenue Risk Reserve to the Human Services Agency (HSA) for CalFresh (SNAP) Benefits Backfill in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.
How it got here
This legislation originated from the need to appropriate funds for CalFresh benefits backfill, prompted by the availability of the State and Federal Revenue Risk Reserve.
The Mayor's Office submitted a proposal to appropriate $9,100,000 from the State and Federal Revenue Risk Reserve to the Human Services Agency for CalFresh benefits backfill in FY 2025-2026.
The Legislative Digest was prepared for the Board of Supervisors meeting, outlining the details of the proposed ordinance.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, allowing it to move forward in the legislative process.
The ordinance was finally passed by the Board of Supervisors and subsequently approved by the Mayor.
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