The Department of Social Services California (CDSS) received a $4,602,417 Formula Grant award under the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Administrative Costs program (CFDA 10.568) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service. The grant funding, effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, will support the administrative costs associated with the storage, handling, and distribution of USDA Foods to low-income individuals and households across California through local organizations such as food banks, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters. CDSS, which operates as the primary social services agency for the state, will utilize the grant to cover operational expenses related to inventory management, repackaging, transportation logistics, and partnerships with community-based food distribution providers. This funding is part of the TEFAP Reach and Resiliency initiative, which aims to expand program access in underserved areas, including remote, rural, Tribal, and low-income communities. As a sub-recipient, the California Exposition State may also receive a portion of the grant funding to support state-level implementation of these critical food assistance services.
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