California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 18995

WIC § 18995 Effective Jun 30, 2022Div. 9 · Part 6 · Ch. 14.5

Statute text

(a)The State Emergency Food Assistance Program, which is administered by the State Department of Social Services, shall be renamed as the “CalFood Program.” The CalFood Program shall provide food and funding for the provision of emergency food to food banks established pursuant to the federal Emergency Food Assistance Program (7 C.F.R. Parts 250 and 251) whose ongoing primary function is to facilitate the distribution of food to low-income households.

(b)(1) The CalFood Account is hereby established in the Emergency Food for Families Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund established pursuant to Section 18852 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and may receive federal funds and voluntary donations or contributions.

(2)Notwithstanding Section 18853 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, the following shall apply:

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 50, Sec. 88. (SB 187) Effective June 30, 2022.