Declare May 2021 as CalFresh Awareness Month

CalFresh AwarenessProclamation

In Plain English

CalFresh is California's food stamp program that helps low-income families buy groceries. The city wants to recognize the program during May to encourage eligible residents to apply. Richmond has many residents who qualify for CalFresh but don't use it.

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Votes

Approve consent calendar

Moved by: Vice Mayor Johnson IIISeconded by: Councilmember Willis
Passed

7 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye
Nathaniel BatesAye
Claudia JimenezAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Melvin WillisAye
Demnlus Johnson IIIAye