A popular California program that provides free fruits and vegetables to low-income families is facing financial difficulties. The pilot program, which gives CalFresh recipients a dollar-for-dollar match on fresh produce purchases at participating retailers, is set to end in mid-April unless additional funding is secured. Assemblymember Alex Lee, a Democrat from Milpitas, is requesting $30 million from California’s tight budget to extend the program through June 2025.
Meanwhile, the Legislature has approved…





