Race/ethnicity of CalFresh participants in 2023Q1 and of Californians overall 

The table shows the number and share of sampled CalFresh participants by race/ethnicity. The sample includes individuals who were enrolled in CalFresh in 2023Q1 as well as at least one quarter in 2022; were 25-54 years old in 2023Q1; had a valid credit score in at least half of the study period; and could be classified as having a "large" or "small" emergency allotment in 2022. "Additional groups" includes individuals whose race/ethnicity is given as "other," "multiple races", and "American Indian/Alaska Native."  
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