12-18-2009, 06:15 PM
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Opinion by John Wagner, director of California Department of Social Services.
LA Times 12-18- 2009
Quote:
It takes more than food stamps
Re “Hunger in California,” Editorial, Dec. 13
We agree that qualified Californians should have easy access to food stamps.
But it's misleading to suggest that California is at the bottom in providing food support for the poor. California ranks low on this federal measure because it provides cash instead of food stamps to 1.2 million aged, blind or disabled Californians.
Abandoning the policy would increase our participation rate, but aged, blind or disabled individuals would lose the extra cash assistance that helps them buy food. They would then apply for food stamps separately, and many would qualify, but due to complex federal rules, some would not.
We know more work is needed to reach all Californians who qualify. However, we're pleased that our food stamp usage rose 87% from 2004 to 2009.
With help from our county partners and the California Food Policy Advocates, we'll keep working to ensure that all Californians get the nutrition support they need.
John Wagner
Sacramento
The writer is director, California Department of Social Services.
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