A bill to offer food assistance benefits to undocumented immigrants gained momentum in the California Legislature this week, and its backers are now hoping funds for the initiative survive the budget negotiations underway between lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom.

The bill, known as the Food For All Act (SB 464), would benefit low-income unauthorized immigrants and others who don’t qualify for federally funded CalFresh food aid because of their immigration status.

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