USDA expands California SNAP benefits during wildfires

09/17/20 12:52 PM By Brad Hooker

USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service has approved California waivers for purchasing foods through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Brad Hooker
Associate Editor, Agri-Pulse West

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