San Diego CalFresh recipients impacted by January flooding can purchase scorching meals this month

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — SNAP/CalFresh recipients in San Diego County impacted by the flooding in late January 2024 are getting some added advantages.

San Diegans impacted by the Jan. 22 extreme storms and flooding can use their SNAP advantages to buy scorching meals by means of April 3, in keeping with the U.S. Division of Agriculture (USDA).

The USDA accepted the momentary waiver this week, permitting retail shops in San Diego County to quickly settle for SNAP advantages in change for decent meals.

This transfer follows the approval of Catastrophe SNAP advantages to assist households with meals loss or harm attributable to the pure catastrophe.

The USDA emphasised the significance of the brand new approval as most San Diego residents that needed to be evacuated to shelters or momentary housing aren’t in a position to retailer or cook dinner meals.

For extra details about California SNAP, go to cdss.ca.gov/meals vitamin/calfresh. Residents can name 211 for extra info on accessible assist.