During the pandemic, stimulus money and unemployment benefits have helped some households get by. But immigrants who lack legal status can’t access either.

Help came for a while from California’s $75 million Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants fund, but that’s been depleted. Foundation money has continued funding some relief efforts however, and a state emergency food bill could help.

<p>During the pandemic, stimulus money and unemployment benefits have helped some households get by. But immigrants who lack legal status can&rsquo;t access either.</p>
<p>Help came for a while from California&rsquo;s $75 million&nbsp;Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants&nbsp;fund, but that&rsquo;s been depleted. Foundation money has continued funding some relief efforts however, and a state emergency food bill could help.</p>

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