The weather and weed is one thing, but you can audition too! California is also a sanctuary state, so Mexicans and Muslims don’t have to fear ICE killing the vibe. Angelenos can now openly peddle street hot dogs, Obama phones, fruit and vegetables on the corner, without being harassed by LAPD. More so, people who get SSI benefits now qualify for CalFresh EBT Food Stamps. California’s social services are on steroids. They allow Hollyweird’s potential artist free bus fare, hotel vouchers, free food, and free medical coverage. Greyhound therapy provides free bus tickets to the homeless.
Starting in the summer of 2019, SSI recipients will be able to apply for CalFresh, as is the case in every other state in the country. This presents a tremendous opportunity to increase food security for this population, and it will require a coordinated effort between the state, counties, and advocates alike.
Supplemental Security Income, or ‘SSI,’ is a federally funded program that provides a modest monthly benefit to low-income people who are 65 or older, blind, or disabled. In California, the SSI payment is augmented by a State Supplementary Payment, or ‘SSP,’ which brings the maximum monthly benefit for an individual living alone to $910.74, an amount that forces many low-income seniors and people with disabilities to live in poverty.
Until now, California remained to be the only state in the country that barred SSI recipients from CalFresh eligibility. This has exacerbated hunger and poverty across the state for this population, leading many SSI recipients to rely on local food banks, pantries and hot meal sites for their daily nutrition.
We certainly hope your dreams pan out, like Frank Ocean’s did. It’s very expensive to live here. The industry is cut throat and competitive. Don’t worry, the sunshine will provide free shelter.
