Food and Sustainability

Bay Area Pilot Program Makes Produce Less Costly For Low-Income Families

April 4, 2017 | Julia Mitric

A new pilot program makes produce less costly for low-income families while helping California growers. The Bay Area program is the first in the state to offer CalFresh recipients matching funds when they buy California-grown at the supermarket.

Moving Families Out Of Poor Neighborhoods Aim Of HUD Plan

June 15, 2016 | Steve Milne

The federal government says Sacramento-Arden Arcade-Roseville would be among the U.S. metro areas to qualify for a proposed new rule intended to expand housing choices for low-income families.

Muslims, Non-Muslims Come Together To Build Habitat For Humanity Homes

January 25, 2016 | Bob Moffitt

Sacramento-area religious organizations have agreed to become partners in the construction of at least two houses for low-income families.