The “FRESH Act,” introduced by California State Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) this month, is designed to reduce recidivism by allowing and aiding formerly incarcerated individuals to have the opportunity to pre-apply for CalFresh benefits 90 days after their release date, ensuring a smoother reentry into society.
The FRESH Act (SB 1254) uses unused federal funding to support CalFresh, reaching more people, and fostering an environment where the California Dept of Social Services (CDSS) can provide a more uniform process for re-entry for those who have been incarcerated, according to Legal Services for Prisoners with Children.
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