Health Net and Centene Foundation Invest $1.1M to Combat Food Insecurity in California

Core Points - Health Net and the Centene Foundation announced a $1.1 million investment to the California Association of Food Banks to combat food insecurity affecting 1 in 5 Californians [1][3] - The grant will enhance food distribution and emergency food response in 12 counties, focusing on rural communities that face challenges in accessing nutritious food [2][4] - The investment aims to improve food delivery systems by funding infrastructure such as refrigerated trucks and cold storage [2][4] Investment Details - The investment will be allocated to 10 local food banks serving the targeted counties, empowering local organizations to meet increasing demand [3][4] - Health Net has committed over $247 million in funding to community-based organizations from 2020 to 2025 [4] Organizational Background - Health Net is a Medi-Cal managed care health plan serving over three million members in California, providing various health services [6][7] - The Centene Foundation focuses on investing in economically challenged communities and addressing social drivers of health [8] - The California Association of Food Banks, formed in 1997, partners with over 42 food banks to fight hunger in California [8]