Residents who lost food because of this summer’s fires or power outages may qualify for replacement benefits
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – It has already been an active fire season in Riverside County, and officials are urging residents to take all necessary precautions to stay safe and prepared.CalFresh customers who lost food purchased with their benefits due to wildfires that began on June 29 and 30—including the Mindy, Wolf, Mandalay, and Juniper fires—may qualify for replacement benefits. Affected households must report their food loss by Monday, July 28 to receive help.State officials estimate that more than 26,000 CalFresh households in Riverside County received a combined $5.3 million in benefits during the time these fires occurred. Many of these families may now be eligible
