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Advancing CA Food Security and Public Safety Through SB 1254

June 10, 2024 • Kameron Mims-Jones
Advancing California Food Security and Public Safety Through SB 1254 As we celebrate a significant milestone in our mission to enhance food security and public safety in California, we are pleased to announce that SB 1254 has successfully passed the Senate floor and is now headed to the Assembly. This legislation, also known as the Food for Re-entry and Ensuring Stable Homes (FRESH) Act, [...]
Publications•What's Fresh

Nourish California 2024 Federal Legislative Agenda

May 30, 2024 • Angeles Nelson
We envision a California where everyone thrives and has equitable access to food, resources, and opportunity. Working with the federal legislature, the Biden administration, partners, and community members, Nourish California strives to secure bold actions that tackle the alarming, persistent rates of hunger and hardship across our state. We invite you to review our Federal Legislative Agenda and join us in our advocacy. Our [...]
Brief•News & Media Releases

*New* Food4All Data Release – Poverty Rates Among Undocumented Californians

May 29, 2024 • Jackie Mendelson
Gaps in the Safety Net: Poverty Among Undocumented Californians The Food4All campaign is releasing a new data infographic highlighting data from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC). California’s social safety net protects families during times of economic hardship – but undocumented Californians are unjustly excluded from many safety net programs due solely to immigration status. California Poverty Measure (CPM) data shows the disproportionate [...]
Publications•What's Fresh

Nourish California 2024 State Administrative Agenda

February 26, 2024 • Betzabel Estudillo
Every year, more Californians worry about running out of money to buy food they need. Through administrative advocacy, we collaborate with partners, community members, and state agencies to enact policy changes and work on solutions that address food insecurity across our state. We invite you to review our State Administrative Agenda and join us in our advocacy to ensure everyone in California has enough [...]
Report

Understanding Food Insecurity and Hunger in California

February 5, 2024 • Courtney Shojinaga
Key Findings from Focus Groups and Surveys Conducted in October 2023 Survey Findings Focus Group Findings Key takeaways Food insecurity in the golden state continues to persist despite the efforts of state and federal benefit programs. Middle and low-income Californians continue to worry about and experience running out of money to buy food. In 2023, Nourish California partnered with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & [...]
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Nourish California 2024 State Legislative Agenda

February 1, 2024 • Jared Call
All Californians deserve access to nutritious food and other basic needs. Our team at Nourish California is working with the state legislature, the Newsom administration, partners, and community members to secure bold actions that tackle the alarming, persistent rates of hunger and hardship across our state. We invite you to review our State Legislative Agenda and join us in our advocacy to ensure everyone [...]
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Nourish California 2023 Federal Agenda

April 5, 2023 • Angeles Nelson
All Californians deserve to be well nourished and thrive. Our team at Nourish California is working with the federal legislature, the Biden administration, partners, and community members to secure bold actions that tackle the alarming, persistent rates of hunger and hardship across our state. We invite you to join us in our advocacy to ensure everyone in California thrives and has equitable access to food, resources, [...]
Blog•Publications•Report

Food Hardships and Opportunities for Change

March 28, 2023 • Courtney Shojinaga
On March 22, 2023, Nourish California shared key findings from a new research project focusing on food insecurity data in California. This research was conducted through a series of focus groups and recent statewide surveys that asked Californians about their experiences accessing the food they need and want. This research was conducted in partnership with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3). You can [...]
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Nourish California 2023 State Legislative Agenda

February 14, 2023 • Jared Call
All Californians deserve access to nutritious food and other basic needs. Our team at Nourish California is working with the state legislature, the Newsom administration, partners, and community members to secure bold actions that tackle the alarming, persistent rates of hunger and hardship across our state. We invite you to join us in our advocacy to ensure everyone in California has enough to eat. [...]
Blog•Presentation

California Food4All Webinar: Successes, Challenges, & Lessons

October 14, 2022 • Muneera Gardezi
California Food4All Webinar: Successes, Challenges, & Lessons Nourish California and California Immigrant Policy Center will be conducting a Food4All Webinar on Tuesday, October 18th at 10am. The purpose of the webinar is to build on recent successes of the Food4All campaign and share strategies, challenges, and lessons learned with national and state partners who are interested in learning more about the campaign or pursuing [...]
Fact Sheet

SB 499 Fact Sheet

February 26, 2019 • Elyse Homel Vitale
School meals can help students get the food they need to learn and grow, while also offering a major support to families struggling to make ends meet. California has seen improvements in access to school meals, but two major barriers persist – stigma and quality of food.
Fact Sheet

SB 499 Fact Sheet (Spanish)

February 26, 2019 • Tracey Patterson
Comidas escolares pueden ayudar a estudiantes obtener los alimentos necesarios para aprender y crecer, mientras también ofrecen apoyo a las familias que luchan para sobrevivir. California ha visto mejorías en el acceso a comidas escolares, pero dos barreras importantes persisten- estigma y la calidad de los alimentos.
Fact Sheet

SB 285 Fact Sheet (English & Spanish)

February 14, 2019 • Jared Call
CalFresh is our largest and most effective nutrition and anti-poverty program. However, there are nearly 2 million Californians who are eligible for CalFresh—but not receiving benefits. And only 19 percent of eligible seniors participate in the program. We can, and must, do better.
Fact Sheet

Summer Hunger in California

February 14, 2019 • Tia Shimada
Nearly two million children across California live in poverty: their families struggle meet basic needs such as food, housing, and healthcare. When school is out, many children lose access to a critical source of nutritious, affordable meals. The loss of school meals, especially for children living in poverty, can increase the risk of hunger and food insecurity.
Report

Lost Dollars, Empty Plates 2019

February 14, 2019 • Jared Call
This Lost Dollars, Empty Plates analysis examines the effect that increased participation in CalFresh would have on state, local, and household budgets.
Report

Access to Food in Early Care Continues to Decline

January 11, 2019 • Elyse Homel Vitale
The CACFP is an important component of child care. At its core, it is a nutrition program that provides funding for healthy meals and snacks served to children in early care and other authorized facilities. In addition to making early care programs healthier, more affordable for low-income families, and more financially sustainable for providers, the CACFP is also linked to improved quality of care.
Fact Sheet

2018 State Legislative Review: Progress!

October 9, 2018 • Tracey Patterson
While we remain vigilant in our federal advocacy to protect the anti-hunger safety net, some great progress was made to increase access to affordable, nutritious food through 2018 California legislation!
Report

Immigrant Families & Food Insecurity

October 1, 2018 • Nourish California
PerryUndem, in partnership with California Food Policy Advocates (CFPA), conducted two focus groups with Latinx parents in mixed-immigration-status families and one focus group with service providers who work with the Asian Pacific Islander (API) immigrant community.
Fact Sheet

Factsheet: SSI CalFresh Expansion

August 30, 2018 • Jared Call
Factsheet Prepared by CFPA: Opportunities to Improve CalFresh Enrollment PDF
Brief

New Policy Brief: Drinking Water Access in Schools

July 23, 2018 • Kevin Lee
Children spend substantial time in schools, and many arrive at school inadequately hydrated. Excellent access to drinking water in schools encourages the
Fact Sheet

Brief: Student Access to Meals in Charter Schools

June 4, 2018 • Tia Shimada
A brief & data analysis examining equitable access to school meals. PDF
Fact Sheet

Farm Bill Fact Sheet: Prevent Punitive “Work Requirements”

May 9, 2018 • Jared Call
HR 2, the House Farm Bill, proposes to massively expand counterproductive and punitive “work requirements” for CalFresh recipients.
Fact Sheet

Farm Bill Fact Sheet: Preserve Heat and Eat

April 27, 2018 • Jared Call
Factsheet prepared by CFPA. PDF
Fact Sheet

Farm Bill Fact Sheet: Protect Categorical Eligibility

April 20, 2018 • Jared Call
Factsheet prepared by CFPA. PDF
Fact Sheet

Farm Bill Fact Sheet: CalFresh and Children in Every Congressional District

April 19, 2018 • Kevin Lee
Informational resources for impact of CalFresh on children in congressional districts. Link
Action Alert•Fact Sheet

Nutrition Action Alert 2.8.18

February 8, 2018 • Jared Call
Nutrition Action Alert: New Congressional District Farm Bill Fact Sheets link
Report

Better Together: Optimizing Nutrition Access During the Earliest Years

February 5, 2018 • Elyse Homel Vitale
From breastfeeding to picky toddlers—the responsibility of making sure your little one has a tummy full of healthy food can be challenging and carries great weight. All moms feel these pressures, and all too often low-income mothers face additional challenges to accessing healthy foods for their young families.
Fact Sheet

Is California Ready for the New CACFP Meal Pattern?

February 5, 2018 • Melissa Cannon
Policy brief with recommendations for supporting the nutritional needs of low-income children. PDF
Fact Sheet

Farm Bill Fact Sheet: CalFresh in Every Congressional District

February 1, 2018 • Kevin Lee
Informational resources for impact of CalFresh on congressional districts. Link
Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet: CA Fruit & Vegetable EBT Pilot

February 1, 2018 • Jared Call
Factsheet prepared by CFPA PDF
Fact Sheet

Fund Food With Care 2019

January 28, 2018 • Melissa Cannon
Fact sheet prepared by CFPA PDF
Report

Leveraging Healthy Meals in Child Care

January 18, 2018 • Melissa Cannon
1.18.2018 Serving healthy meals in child care is essential to supporting the health and development of California’s youngest learners, but not all children have access.
Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet: Invest in School Breakfast

January 17, 2018 • Anna Colby
Fact sheet prepared by CFPA PDF
Fact Sheet

AB 1871 Factsheet

January 17, 2018 • Tia Shimada
A factsheet developed by CFPA. PDF
Fact Sheet

SB 900 Fact Sheet

January 16, 2018 • Jared Call
Fact sheet prepared by CFPA PDF
Fact Sheet

SB 499 Fact Sheet

February 26, 2019 • Elyse Homel Vitale
School meals can help students get the food they need to learn and grow, while also offering a major support to families struggling to make ends meet. California has seen improvements in access to school meals, but two major barriers persist – stigma and quality of food.
Fact Sheet

SB 499 Fact Sheet (Spanish)

February 26, 2019 • Tracey Patterson
Comidas escolares pueden ayudar a estudiantes obtener los alimentos necesarios para aprender y crecer, mientras también ofrecen apoyo a las familias que luchan para sobrevivir. California ha visto mejorías en el acceso a comidas escolares, pero dos barreras importantes persisten- estigma y la calidad de los alimentos.
Fact Sheet

SB 285 Fact Sheet (English & Spanish)

February 14, 2019 • Jared Call
CalFresh is our largest and most effective nutrition and anti-poverty program. However, there are nearly 2 million Californians who are eligible for CalFresh—but not receiving benefits. And only 19 percent of eligible seniors participate in the program. We can, and must, do better.
Fact Sheet

Summer Hunger in California

February 14, 2019 • Tia Shimada
Nearly two million children across California live in poverty: their families struggle meet basic needs such as food, housing, and healthcare. When school is out, many children lose access to a critical source of nutritious, affordable meals. The loss of school meals, especially for children living in poverty, can increase the risk of hunger and food insecurity.
Report

Lost Dollars, Empty Plates 2019

February 14, 2019 • Jared Call
This Lost Dollars, Empty Plates analysis examines the effect that increased participation in CalFresh would have on state, local, and household budgets.
Report

Access to Food in Early Care Continues to Decline

January 11, 2019 • Elyse Homel Vitale
The CACFP is an important component of child care. At its core, it is a nutrition program that provides funding for healthy meals and snacks served to children in early care and other authorized facilities. In addition to making early care programs healthier, more affordable for low-income families, and more financially sustainable for providers, the CACFP is also linked to improved quality of care.
Fact Sheet

2018 State Legislative Review: Progress!

October 9, 2018 • Tracey Patterson
While we remain vigilant in our federal advocacy to protect the anti-hunger safety net, some great progress was made to increase access to affordable, nutritious food through 2018 California legislation!
Report

Immigrant Families & Food Insecurity

October 1, 2018 • Nourish California
PerryUndem, in partnership with California Food Policy Advocates (CFPA), conducted two focus groups with Latinx parents in mixed-immigration-status families and one focus group with service providers who work with the Asian Pacific Islander (API) immigrant community.
Fact Sheet

Factsheet: SSI CalFresh Expansion

August 30, 2018 • Jared Call
Factsheet Prepared by CFPA: Opportunities to Improve CalFresh Enrollment PDF
Brief

New Policy Brief: Drinking Water Access in Schools

July 23, 2018 • Kevin Lee
Children spend substantial time in schools, and many arrive at school inadequately hydrated. Excellent access to drinking water in schools encourages the
Fact Sheet

Brief: Student Access to Meals in Charter Schools

June 4, 2018 • Tia Shimada
A brief & data analysis examining equitable access to school meals. PDF
Fact Sheet

Farm Bill Fact Sheet: Prevent Punitive “Work Requirements”

May 9, 2018 • Jared Call
HR 2, the House Farm Bill, proposes to massively expand counterproductive and punitive “work requirements” for CalFresh recipients.
Fact Sheet

Farm Bill Fact Sheet: Preserve Heat and Eat

April 27, 2018 • Jared Call
Factsheet prepared by CFPA. PDF
Fact Sheet

Farm Bill Fact Sheet: Protect Categorical Eligibility

April 20, 2018 • Jared Call
Factsheet prepared by CFPA. PDF
Fact Sheet

Farm Bill Fact Sheet: CalFresh and Children in Every Congressional District

April 19, 2018 • Kevin Lee
Informational resources for impact of CalFresh on children in congressional districts. Link
Action Alert•Fact Sheet

Nutrition Action Alert 2.8.18

February 8, 2018 • Jared Call
Nutrition Action Alert: New Congressional District Farm Bill Fact Sheets link
Report

Better Together: Optimizing Nutrition Access During the Earliest Years

February 5, 2018 • Elyse Homel Vitale
From breastfeeding to picky toddlers—the responsibility of making sure your little one has a tummy full of healthy food can be challenging and carries great weight. All moms feel these pressures, and all too often low-income mothers face additional challenges to accessing healthy foods for their young families.
Fact Sheet

Is California Ready for the New CACFP Meal Pattern?

February 5, 2018 • Melissa Cannon
Policy brief with recommendations for supporting the nutritional needs of low-income children. PDF
Fact Sheet

Farm Bill Fact Sheet: CalFresh in Every Congressional District

February 1, 2018 • Kevin Lee
Informational resources for impact of CalFresh on congressional districts. Link
Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet: CA Fruit & Vegetable EBT Pilot

February 1, 2018 • Jared Call
Factsheet prepared by CFPA PDF
Fact Sheet

Fund Food With Care 2019

January 28, 2018 • Melissa Cannon
Fact sheet prepared by CFPA PDF
Report

Leveraging Healthy Meals in Child Care

January 18, 2018 • Melissa Cannon
1.18.2018 Serving healthy meals in child care is essential to supporting the health and development of California’s youngest learners, but not all children have access.
Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet: Invest in School Breakfast

January 17, 2018 • Anna Colby
Fact sheet prepared by CFPA PDF
Fact Sheet

AB 1871 Factsheet

January 17, 2018 • Tia Shimada
A factsheet developed by CFPA. PDF
Fact Sheet

SB 900 Fact Sheet

January 16, 2018 • Jared Call
Fact sheet prepared by CFPA PDF

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