definition for: #ChooseCalFresh

#ChooseCalFresh is an effort to increase CalFresh enrollments and bring awareness to the issue of food insecurity in Los Angeles County. Food insecurity occurs when a household lacks enough income to meet their nutritional needs and must choose between purchasing sufficient food for adequate nutrition OR meeting other basic living expenses like housing, utilities, medications and transportation costs. When County residents #ChooseCalFresh, they are better able to meet their nutritional needs AND cover other household expenses.