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This bill establishes the Office of Food Security and Affordability as an independent state entity, separate from other government agencies, to address food insecurity in California. The office will be led by a Director of Food Security and Affordability, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, who will be responsible for coordinating statewide outreach for food assistance programs like CalFresh (California's version of SNAP, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), establishing a 24-hour toll-free hunger hotline, and developing best practices for food banks and emergency food providers to reduce waste and improve distribution of nutritious food. The bill also creates the Food Security and Affordability Fund to receive and hold money from various sources, which the Legislature can then appropriate for the office to use in carrying out its duties, aiming to improve access to sufficient, affordable, and healthy food for all Californians.

Health and Social Services

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