📰 CalFresh Financial Support in Mono County

 

Mono County and the Town of Mammoth Lakes have partnered to provide $200,000 in local relief funding to augment food assistance for residents impacted by an ongoing national delay in Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. SNAP is known locally as CalFresh.

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💰 Funding Details

 

• Mono County initially voted to approve $100,000 in local funding.
• The Town of Mammoth Lakes matched those funds, creating a combined local relief effort of $200,000.

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🎯 How the Funding Will Be Used

 

The funding will be used to establish two programs:

1. A Grocery Card Program: One-time prepaid grocery store cards will be distributed to current CalFresh recipients.
2. Health and Human Services Food Pantry Boost: The funds will be used to boost the Food Pantry for CalFresh recipients.

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👥 Residents Impacted

 

Approximately 500 households (representing 768 residents) in Mono County rely on CalFresh benefits monthly. These households include:

• 68% are families with children.
• 22% include elderly or disabled members.
• 38% are working families.

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📞 How to Obtain Support

 

Mono County residents currently receiving CalFresh benefits can contact Mono County Health and Human Services at (760) 924-1770 to obtain grocery store cards and food pantry items. This support is intended to supplement food needs and reduce financial stress during the temporary benefits disruption.

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🍎 Additional Resources

 

Residents are also encouraged to access other food assistance programs, including:

• Community Service Solutions
• IMACA
• Salvation Army
• Food Bank of Northern Nevada
• Second Chance Thrift Store
• Eastern Sierra Community Housing

More information on available programs and food resources can be found in the Mono County Food Resource Guide on the Mono County HHS CalFresh Benefits webpage.