Millions go to taxpayer-funded aid for state's hungry families

Millions go to taxpayer-funded aid for state’s hungry families

Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom said the $15 million expenditure for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program was part of a larger push.

Millions go to taxpayer-funded aid for state's hungry families

(The Center Square) – Approximately $15 million of California’s taxpayer money is shoring up the federally-run Local Food Purchase Assistance Program after the federal government made cuts.

California's $15M Food Bank Program Fills Federal Gap

California allocated $15 million to keep local food purchasing alive for food banks after the federal government cut funding in 2025.