The California Department of Social Services has announced a pilot project to provide laptops and cell phone for CalFresh Employment and Training participants. The pilot project will be from May, 2021 to July, 2021. The Pilot will be in San Francisco and Butte Counties, and the California Community College Fresh Success program. The pilot will establish administrative processes and determine participant needs. The Laptop Loaner program may be implemented in counties that have opted to provide CalFresh Employment and Training beginning October 1, 2021. (ACWDL, April 22, 2021.)