Establishes the CalFresh and WIC Contingency Fund to maintain benefits during federal funding disruptions.

The bill creates the CalFresh and WIC Contingency Fund within the State Treasury to ensure continuity of CalFresh and WIC benefits during federal government shutdowns or other federal appropriations lapses. The fund can be used for temporary loans or other short-term financing to maintain uninterrupted services. Moneys in the fund can come from legislative appropriations, transfers, federal reimbursements, or other authorized sources. The fund cannot be used to expand eligibility, increase benefits, or supplant existing state obligations.

Establishes the CalFresh and WIC Contingency Fund to maintain benefits during federal funding disruptions.

The bill creates the CalFresh and WIC Contingency Fund within the State Treasury to ensure continuity of CalFresh and WIC benefits during federal government shutdowns or other federal appropriations lapses. The fund can be used for temporary loans or other short-term financing to maintain uninterrupted services. Moneys in the fund can come from legislative appropriations, transfers, federal reimbursements, or other authorized sources. The fund cannot be used to expand eligibility, increase benefits, or supplant existing state obligations.