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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 29, 2022
Contact: James Bolden, Jamesbolden@dpss.lacounty.gov
Los Angeles County CalFresh
Community Partners Resume Annual Campaign to
Prevent Food Insecurity Hampered by Pandemic
WHO: Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Holly J. Mitchell, Second District; Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) Director Antonia Jiménez; Department of Public Health County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis; President and CEO of Compton College and Compton Community College District Dr. Keith Curry; and Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs Director Rigoberto Reyes.
WHAT: The return of the CalFresh Awareness Month (CFAM) community kick-off event to launch the County’s annual campaign to help prevent food insecurity and promote healthy eating by informing County residents about the CalFresh Program. CalFresh is California’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This will be the first outdoor gathering for CFAM partners since the May 2020 campaign’s postponement due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WHEN: May 4, 2022 - (9:30 a.m. ceremony to officially begin the month-long campaign)
WHERE: East Rancho Dominguez Park, 15116 S. Atlantic Ave, Compton, CA 90221. Media parking available at the park. Please enter off Atlantic Blvd.
ABOUT CALFRESH AWARENESS MONTH:
Since May 2010, DPSS has collaborated with County departments, community and faith‑based organizations, the 88 Cities of Los Angeles County, local college campuses and school districts, businesses, and Farmers Markets, to heighten public awareness of the CalFresh Program. This year’s campaign theme is CalFresh + Healthy foods and more, focusing on the additional benefits of CalFresh, including free entry to local museums, discounts on utility bills, reduced fares on transportation lines, and more.
The community kick-off event will feature a free Farmers Market produce distribution, Yoga classes, ReThink Your Drink demonstration, recruitment for summer youth employment, toy giveaways for children in attendance, and on-site CalFresh Program enrollment assistance.
During their Tuesday, May 3rd public meeting, the Board of Supervisors will proclaim May as “CalFresh Awareness Month” in the County of Los Angeles and urge residents to share important information about CalFresh with those in their community who need it most.
ABOUT DPSS:
Serving 3.5 million customers in Los Angeles County, DPSS is the largest local social services agency in the nation. The department provides benefits and services to families and individuals, including CalFresh food and nutrition assistance; Medi-Cal health, dental and vision insurance; financial and homeless assistance for qualifying individuals through the General Relief program and for families through the CalWORKs program; In-Home Supportive Services for disabled and elderly residents, and employment and supportive services to help residents prepare for the labor market. For more information, please visit dpss.lacounty.gov.
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