Increase CalFresh Enrolment:
Scalability/Impact: Statewide
Alameda County has the lowest CalFresh enrollment in the state—only 59% of residents who are eligible for CalFresh are registered for the program. Furthermore, Alameda County Social Services Agency estimates roughly 220,000 Medi-Cal recipients are not enrolled in CalFresh, and approximately 80% are eligible for CalFresh.

Beginning in October, the Alameda County Social Services Agency planned to begin mailing 20,000 pre-filled CalFresh applications to Medi-Cal recipients who are not currently enrolled in CalFresh, specifically targeting seniors and families with children. The streamlined CalFresh application was ultimately infeasible and was unable to launch in October. ALL IN will need to shift their project towards community outreach and education. Partnerships with Alameda County, the Alameda County Community Food Bank, and other community partners will be imperative to developing innovative ways reach the community and increase enrollment numbers. …show more content…
These additional funds could be used for outreach efforts, and additional ongoing outreach to seniors who are eligible but not enrolled for CalFresh.

Policy Opportunities/Implications:
Staff recommends ALL IN continues to advocate for a streamlined CalFresh application which will be sent to MediCal recipients. The impact of a streamlined application would increase Alameda County’s CalFresh enrollment and therefore increase federal funds for greater enhances to food security in the