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Sen. Hurtado proposes Office of Food Security to coordinate state response to hunger

Senate Human Services Committee · April 6, 2026
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Summary

SB 1025 would create an Office of Food Security and Affordability to centralize coordination among state agencies, food banks and community partners, operate a 24‑hour hotline, and develop a three‑year strategic plan to reduce food insecurity and improve enrollment in CalFresh.

Senator Anna Hurtado presented SB 1025 to the Senate Human Services Committee, calling it “one simple idea: targeted coordination.” She said the office would be a coordinating hub — "a bridge, not a replacement" — to align state departments, food banks and community partners and reduce duplication that leaves people falling through the cracks.

Kelly Lowery (CAPK), a sponsor, testified…

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