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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 10Art. 1§ 15501 Low-Income Nutrition Assistance

§ 15501 Low-Income Nutrition Assistance

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§ 15501 Low-Income Nutrition Assistance

Key Takeaways

  • •Supplemental food is special food given to people who don't have much money and might not get enough good food to eat.
  • •This food comes from the United States government to help keep people healthy.
  • •It's only for people who really need it, like families who don't have enough money for food.

Example

A family has very little money and sometimes doesn't have enough food for their kids.

The government gives them special food, like milk, cheese, or cereal, to make sure the kids get enough to eat and stay healthy.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 15501 Low-Income Nutrition Assistance

“Supplemental food” means commodities specifically made available by the United States Department of Agriculture for persons in low-income groups vulnerable to malnutrition. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1195.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Supplemental foodUnited States Department of Agriculturelow-income groupsmalnutrition

Related Statutes

  • § 15503 Low-Income Health Care Eligibility
  • § 15500 Definition Of Terms
  • § 15502 Nutrition Risk Groups Defined
  • § 15504 Supplemental Food Program Inclusion
  • § 10265 Child Care Program Standards

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 15501.
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