. >> stephanie truong live in our san francisco newsroom with the impact this bill could have. trying to pro moment nutritional eating for lower income folks. >> reporter: this would allow for more buying power of fresh fruit and vegetables for those who may be struggling to put food on the table, this at farmers markets all using food stamps. there was an estimated 11 million californians, more than 11 million living in poverty. san francisco assemblyman phil teen says they don't have access to the food at farmers markets throughout california. we have the largest network of farmers markets in the country. ting says the prices have pushed up prices of fresh food and produce. the bill passed with flying colors in both the state assembly and senate. it e aims to get cash from the federal farm bill of 2014. that put aside $100 million to encourage and support the buying and eating of fresh grown produce. this would, of course, go to food stamps recipients. governor jerry brown must sign or veto this bill by october 11th. so a lot of hope there. coming up in our next report in hal

. >> stephanie truong in the newsroom. it requires fed rald money. >> it does rely heavily on that, $100 in federal government money that was set aside for families to buy and eat fresh grown produce. californians are trying to get in on some of that money. there were concerns over the possible government shutdown, a concern threatening the food stamp program. here in california, the bill passed with flying colors. governor jerry brown might sign or veto by october 11th. if he proves it, it would help boost buying power of food stamp recipients at farmers markets. that would help the 11 million californians living in california. these people and their families don't have access to safe and knew tri shows foods offered at more than 700 farmers markets throughout california, the largest network of such markets in the u.s. ting adds that the drought has pushed up the price of food and produce. market match operates at more than 150 farmers markets in california. it's doubled the purchasing power of food stamps at those market