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