Accomplished permanent authorization of State Emergency Food Reserve language to allow food banks to meet families where they are during a time of crisis.
Achieved more than $146.8M in new investments for SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) outreach, automation, and administration to allow California to provide an estimated $1 billion in federal food assistance for summer 2025.
Secured $1.9 billion to continue the School Meals for All program, ensuring children have access to free meals at school.
Secured $9 million to fund local diaper distributions for low-income families with infants and toddlers, for 11 food banks and community organizations.
Maintained $15M for the CalFresh Minimum Nutrition Benefit Pilot, increasing the minimum monthly food benefit from $23 to $50 for select populations across the state.
