“Hot Foods” Waiver Granted for CalFresh Recipients in Six Counties

As a result of the ongoing fires, a “hot foods” waiver has been approved by FNS for affected CalFresh households in the following counties: 

•    Colusa
•    Lake
•    Mendocino
•    Napa
•    Sonoma
•    Yolo

This means that current CalFresh recipients in those counties may now use their benefits to purchase hot and/or prepared foods through September 16th.

If you are not a CalFresh recipient but are in need of food assistance in Lake or Shasta counties due to losses incurred as a result of the fires, you may qualify for Disaster CalFresh assistance. See previous posts for more information.

For more information from FNS regarding CalFresh disaster assistance, see updates here.