Hunger Coalition Contributes to Enhancements in State Online Application for CalFresh

Hunger Coalition Contributes to Enhancements in State Online Application for CalFresh

Part of the Hunger Coalition’s work to increase participation in CalFresh (food stamps) includes efforts to simplify the overly complex and arduous process of enrolling and maintaining benefits for eligible San Diegans experiencing food insecurity. Working with the CalFresh Task Force, the Hunger Coalition submitted a set of recommendations to the County to improve MyBenefits CalWIN, California’s online portal to apply for CalFresh and other public benefits. We are pleased to announce that many of the most impactful recommendations from San Diego were adopted at the state level and incorporated into the most recent release of the online portal, helping people in need across California.   

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