Topic Category: CalFresh

Governor’s May Revision Proposes Additional Cuts to Food Assistance and Safety Net

Posted on by Jared Call

*mensaje en español abajo*

Overview

On May 14, Governor Newsom released the details of the May Revision to his 2024-25 State Budget proposal, which proposed to cut or delay key investments needed to address the level of hunger, poverty, and inequity faced by Californians with low and moderate income. While we recognize state revenues are predicted to fall short this year, it is in such times of economic downturn that the state must invest in programs and services that foster equity and make California a state for ALL. 

Families are struggling to put food on the table, older adults need support to age with dignity, and kids and college students deserve to learn, grow and thrive to reach their full potential. State leaders should make bold investments in essential services and the long-term safety net.  We look forward to working with the Legislature and the Newsom Administration over the next weeks to prevent cuts to much-needed investments in food and nutrition programs that will mitigate the alarming, persistent rates of hunger and hardship across our state.

Below are a number of highlights from the Governor’s budget proposal with respect to Food and Nutrition.

Food and Nutrition 

Food4All/CFAP Expansion – Proposed Delay to 2027-28

Last year’s state budget included a planned implementation date for the California Food Assistance Program (CFAP) expansion to Californians aged 55 and older, regardless of immigration status, of October 2025. The Governor’s May Revision proposes to delay implementation until 2027 — a two year delay from what was anticipated. The Governor’s budget proposal also does not include new investments to remove exclusions to CFAP for undocumented Californians ages 54 and under. This delay and lack of new investments stalls California’s progress toward an inclusive and equitable food safety net, and fails to address urgent food insecurity among immigrant communities across the state.

Nourish California, the California Immigrant Policy Center, and the Food4All Coalition will continue to work with our legislative champions, the Legislature, and the Governor’s office to get the implementation timeline back on track to ensure access to CFAP benefits for Californians of all ages, regardless of immigration status, begins as soon as possible. 

Take Action: Join the Food4All Campaign to expand CFAP to income-eligible Californians of all ages, regardless of immigration status. No exception, No exclusions, No delays.

Emergency Food

Nourish California and our partners call on the Governor and Legislature to provide adequate ongoing funding to address the ongoing elevated need across the state. For more information, see the California Association of Food Banks’ budget statement. 

School Meals and SUN Bucks 

The Governor’s proposed budget continues to invest in students’ access to breakfast and lunch — free of charge — each school day. We applaud the administration for this commitment to the health, well being, and learning of all kids in California public schools. We’ll continue to monitor investments in school nutrition as the state budget process continues. We urge the Governor and the Legislature to guarantee that funding for meal reimbursements remains secure, sustainable, and sufficient. We also call on state budget leaders to ensure schools have the necessary resources and capacity to reach all students with nutritious, appealing, culturally appropriate meals.

The proposed budget also includes full funding for administrative costs to operate Summer EBT, or SUN Bucks, in 2024 and 2025. We applaud the commitment to children’s well-being reflected in this investment, ensuring the successful implementation of the SUN Bucks program in 2024 and providing essential food resources to 5.3 million eligible children during the summer months. We will continue to monitor the state budget to ensure timely implementation of SUN Bucks for 2024.

Take Action: Join the Campaign to Ensure Healthy Meals for Every Kid Every Day

CalFresh

The Governor’s January budget proposal maintained $915,000 for automation and $15M to fund the CalFresh Minimum Nutrition Benefit Pilot, which will ensure participating households receive no less than $50 per month in CalFresh benefits. The May Revision cuts this program completely.

The latest revision does not include funding to continue to operate the Safe Drinking Water Pilot nor CalFresh Fruit & Vegetable EBT Pilot. Without additional funding, these successful pilot projects will expire prematurely. That means participants will see a cut of $50 – $60 per month in the already inadequate CalFresh benefit allotments. Join us in calling on the Legislature and Governor to provide the necessary bridge funding to ensure no pilot participants see a cut to their vital food assistance.

The Governor also maintains his proposal to cut $33.2 million from the California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP). The funding supports “Market Match” and other successful programs that provide matching funds to CalFresh shoppers at local farmers’ markets. We urge the Governor to reverse this proposed cut and fully fund CNIP as provided in the 2023-24 budget.

There are no other proposed investments in CalFresh despite the rising rates of hunger and inadequate CalFresh benefit allotments. Join us in calling on the state to make CalFresh easier to enroll in and ensure benefit amounts are enough to last through the month.

Take Action: Join the Campaign to Boost CalFresh Benefits by extending successful supplemental benefit programs.

Early Care Nutrition

The Budget funding for the state meal reimbursement in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). We are pleased that, given the difficult budget picture, the state reimbursement for CACFP is not proposed to be  discontinued following its long-overdue restoration in 2020.  The proposed budget fails, however, to bring equity to child care nutrition programs by eliminating the state meal reimbursement rate gap that unjustly discriminates against providers feeding younger children in family child care settings.

Take Action: Join the Food with Care 2024 Campaign to ensure healthy meals for our youngest learners and full reimbursement for child care providers. 

Immigrant Supports

Happily, the May Revision maintains funding levels to expand full-scope Medi-Cal eligibility to all income-eligible adults. We are very pleased that the Governor kept his commitment to expanding health care access to all immigrants. For more information, see the California Immigrant Policy Center’s May Revision statement.

Safety Net and Income Support 

For expert analysis of the Governor’s latest budget proposal with respect to the broader social safety net, see the statement from our friends at the California Budget & Policy Center.

What’s Next?

The Legislature has already scheduled budget hearings to discuss the Governor’s May Revision Proposals and to begin negotiating the final Budget Act of 2024. Negotiations between the Legislature and the Administration are immediately ramping up. The Legislature has until June 15 to pass a budget bill. The Governor then has twelve days to sign and enact the final budget. The Governor may also use his line-item veto power — or “blue pencil” — to veto specific provisions of the Budget Act.

How Can You Help? 

The state budget reflects our collective values and priorities. Your advocacy can shape the state budget. Join our campaign actions and stay up to date by visiting our action center: act.nourishca.org.

Thank you for your support and advocacy!

For more information, contact Jared Call at jared@nourishca.org.

La revisión de mayo del gobernador Newsom propone recortes adicionales a la asistencia alimentaria y a la red de seguridad en general

Información general

El 14 de mayo, el gobernador Newsom dio a conocer los detalles de la revisión de mayo a su propuesta de Presupuesto Estatal 2024-25, que proponía recortar o retrasar inversiones clave necesarias para abordar el nivel de hambre, pobreza e inequidad que enfrentan los californianos con ingresos bajos y moderados. Si bien reconocemos que se prevé que los ingresos del estado sean menores este año, es en estos momentos de recesión económica cuando el estado debe invertir en programas y servicios que fomenten la equidad y hagan de California un estado para TODOS. 

A las familias les está costando poner comida en la mesa, los mayores necesitan ayuda para envejecer con dignidad, y los niños y estudiantes universitarios merecen aprender, crecer y prosperar para alcanzar todo su potencial. Los dirigentes estatales deben realizar inversiones audaces en servicios esenciales y en la red de seguridad a largo plazo. Esperamos con interés trabajar con la Legislatura y la administración Newsom en las próximas semanas para evitar recortes en las inversiones tan necesarias en programas de alimentación y nutrición que mitigarán las preocupantes y persistentes tasas de hambre y necesidades que existen en todo nuestro estado.

A continuación figuran algunos puntos destacados de la propuesta presupuestaria del gobernador en materia de alimentación y nutrición.

Alimentación y nutrición 

Ampliación de Food4All/CFAP – Propuesta de aplazamiento hasta 2027-28

. El presupuesto estatal del año pasado incluía una fecha de implementación prevista para la ampliación del Programa de Asistencia Alimentaria de California (CFAP, por sus siglas en inglés) a los californianos mayores de 55 años, independientemente de su estatus migratorio, en octubre de 2025. La revisión de mayo del gobernador propone retrasar la implementación hasta 2027, dos años más de lo previsto. La propuesta de presupuesto del gobernador tampoco incluye nuevas inversiones para eliminar las exclusiones del CFAP para los californianos indocumentados de 54 años o menores. Este retraso y la falta de nuevas inversiones paralizan el progreso de California hacia una red de seguridad alimentaria inclusiva y equitativa, y no abordan la inseguridad alimentaria urgente entre las comunidades inmigrantes de todo el estado.

Nourish California, California Immigrant Policy Center (Centro de Política para los Inmigrantes de California), y la Coalición Food4All continuarán trabajando con nuestros campeones legislativos, la Legislatura, y la oficina del gobernador para conseguir que el calendario de implementación se ponga de nuevo en marcha para garantizar que el acceso a los beneficios del CFAP para los californianos de todas las edades, independientemente de su estatus migratorio, comience tan pronto como sea posible. 

Actúe: Únase a la Campaña Food4All para extender el CFAP a los californianos de todas las edades que reúnan los requisitos de ingresos, independientemente de su estatus migratorio. Sin excepciones, sin exclusiones, sin retrasos.

Alimentos de emergencia

Nourish California y nuestros socios hacen un llamamiento al gobernador y a la Legislatura para que proporcionen un financiamiento continuo adecuado para hacer frente a la elevada necesidad actual en todo el estado. Para obtener más información, consulte la declaración presupuestaria de la Asociación de Bancos de Alimentos de California. 

Comidas escolares y SUN Bucks 

El presupuesto propuesto por el gobernador sigue invirtiendo en el acceso de los estudiantes al desayuno y el almuerzo (gratis) cada día escolar. Aplaudimos a la administración por este compromiso con la salud, el bienestar y el aprendizaje de todos los niños de las escuelas públicas de California. Seguiremos supervisando las inversiones en nutrición escolar a medida que avance el proceso presupuestario estatal. Instamos al gobernador y a la Legislatura a que garanticen que el financiamiento de los reembolsos para las comidas siga siendo seguro, sostenible y suficiente. También pedimos a los responsables del presupuesto estatal que garanticen que las escuelas dispongan de los recursos y la capacidad necesarios para ofrecer a todos los estudiantes comidas nutritivas, apetitosas y culturalmente apropiadas.

El presupuesto propuesto también incluye el financiamiento íntegro de los costos administrativos de funcionamiento del programa EBT de verano, o SUN Bucks, en 2024 y 2025. Aplaudimos el compromiso con el bienestar de los niños reflejado en esta inversión, que garantiza la implementación exitosa del programa SUN Bucks en 2024 y proporciona recursos alimentarios esenciales a 5.3 millones de niños elegibles durante los meses de verano. Seguiremos controlando el presupuesto estatal para garantizar la implementación oportuna de SUN Bucks para 2024.

Actúe: Únase a la campaña para garantizar comidas saludables a todos los niños todos los días

CalFresh

La propuesta presupuestaria de enero del gobernador mantenía $915,000 para automatización y $15 millones para financiar el programa piloto de beneficios mínimos de nutrición CalFresh, que garantizará que los hogares participantes no reciban menos de $50 al mes en beneficios de CalFresh. La revisión de mayo recorta este programa por completo.

La última revisión no incluye financiamiento para seguir operando el programa piloto de agua potable segura ni el programa piloto de EBT de frutas y verduras de CalFresh. Sin financiamiento adicional, estos exitosos proyectos piloto expirarán prematuramente. Esto significa que los participantes sufrirán un recorte de entre $50 y $60 al mes en las ya insuficientes asignaciones de beneficios de CalFresh. Únase a nosotros para pedirle a la Legislatura y al gobernador que proporcionen el financiamiento puente necesario para garantizar que ningún participante en el programa piloto vea recortada su asistencia alimentaria vital.

El gobernador también mantiene su propuesta de recortar $33.2 millones del Programa de Incentivos Nutricionales de California (CNIP). El financiamiento apoya a “Market Match” y otros programas de éxito que proporcionan fondos de contrapartida a los compradores de CalFresh en los mercados agrícolas locales. Instamos al gobernador a que anule este recorte propuesto y financie íntegramente el CNIP tal como se prevé en el presupuesto de 2023-24.

No se proponen otras inversiones en CalFresh a pesar de las crecientes tasas de hambre y las asignaciones inadecuadas de beneficios de CalFresh. Únase a nosotros para pedirle al estado que facilite la inscripción en CalFresh y garantice que el importe de los beneficios sea suficiente para todo el mes.

Actúe: Únase a la Campaña para aumentar los beneficios de CalFresh ampliando los programas de beneficios suplementarios que han tenido éxito.

Nutrición en atención temprana

El financiamiento presupuestario para el reembolso estatal para comidas en el Programa de Alimentación para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos (CACFP). Nos complace que, dado el difícil panorama presupuestario, no se proponga suspender el reembolso estatal del CACFP luego de su restablecimiento en 2020, que debería haberse producido hace tiempo. Sin embargo, el proyecto de presupuesto no aporta equidad a los programas de nutrición para el cuidado de niños, eliminando la brecha en la tasa de reembolso por comidas del Estado, que discrimina injustamente a los proveedores que alimentan a los niños más pequeños en guarderías familiares.

Actúe: Únase a la Campaña Food with Care 2024 para garantizar comidas sanas a nuestros estudiantes más jóvenes y el reembolso completo a los proveedores de servicios de guardería. 

Ayudas a los inmigrantes

Afortunadamente, la revisión de mayo mantiene los niveles de financiamiento para ampliar la cobertura completa de Medi-Cal a todos los adultos que cumplen los requisitos de ingresos. Estamos muy satisfechos de que el gobernador haya mantenido su compromiso de ampliar el acceso a la atención sanitaria a todos los inmigrantes. Para obtener más información, consulte lahttps://caimmigrant.org/cipc-statement-on-gov-newsoms-may-revision/ declaración sobre la revisión de mayo del Centro de Política para los Inmigrantes de California.

Red de seguridad y apoyo al ingreso 

Estén atentos a nuestro próximo análisis de la última propuesta presupuestaria del gobernador con respecto a la red de seguridad social en sentido amplio.

¿Qué sigue a continuación?

La Legislatura ya ha programado audiencias presupuestarias para debatir las propuestas de la revisión de mayo del gobernador y comenzar a negociar la Ley Presupuestaria definitiva de 2024. Las negociaciones entre la Legislatura y la administración se intensifican de inmediato. La Legislatura tiene hasta el 15 de junio para aprobar un proyecto de ley presupuestaria. El gobernador dispone de doce días para firmar y promulgar el presupuesto definitivo. El gobernador también puede hacer uso de su derecho de veto lineal (o “lápiz azul”) para vetar disposiciones concretas de la ley presupuestaria.

¿Cómo puedo ayudar? 

El presupuesto del estado refleja nuestros valores y prioridades colectivos. Su defensa puede influir en el presupuesto estatal. Únase a las acciones de nuestra campaña y manténgase al día visitando nuestro centro de acción: https://act.nourishca.org/act.nourishca.org 

Para más información, póngase en contacto con Jared Call enviando un correo electrónico a jared@nourishca.org 

Food4All Coalition Responds to Governor’s Proposed Revisions to the 2024-25 State Budget

Posted on by Jackie Mendelson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 10, 2024

CONTACT

Linda Zhang, lzhang@mrss.com, 516-395-5866

Food4All Coalition and Anti-Hunger Advocates React to Gov. Newsom’s May Revision Budget Delaying Food Benefits to Immigrant Californians Aged 55 and Over

Los Angeles – Today, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his May Revision of the 2024-25 state budget plan, which stalls California’s progress towards fair food access by delaying the state’s previous commitment to provide food access to immigrant Californians aged 55 and older.

The governor’s proposed budget revision goes back on the promise made in the 2023-24 state budget plan by delaying the expansion to 2027. As a result, hundreds of thousands of older Californians will continue to be cut out of accessing critical food programs, solely due to their immigration status.

Nearly half, or 45 percent, of undocumented Californians are food insecure. A delay in programs that address this urgent need for food, especially in a deficit year, leads to worsened and costly health outcomes.

In the coming negotiations over the state budget, the Food4All coalition will continue to work with members of the Legislature and the governor’s office to advocate for the removal of exclusions to food assistance based on people’s age or immigration status and ensure that all Californians have access to the food they need. No exceptions, no exclusions, no delays.

In response to Gov. Newsom’s revised budget plan today, the below members of the Food4All coalition issued the following statements:

Benyamin Chao, Health & Public Benefits Policy Manager at California Immigrant Policy Center:

“We are profoundly disappointed by the governor’s decision to go back on his word and delay food access to thousands of older immigrant Californians. It is unfair to propose balancing the state budget on the backs of vulnerable Californians. By neglecting the basic needs of immigrant families, we not only betray our state’s values but also jeopardize the economic resilience and social fabric of our communities.”

Jackie Mendelson, Policy Advocate at Nourish California:

“Excluding older immigrants from our food safety net for two more years is a deeply disappointing step backward for a state that boasts values of equity and inclusion. Our state leaders have failed to invest in the wellbeing of all Californians. Once again, immigrant communities are denied access to food, a basic need, and left out of a safety net program that provides a lifeline to families experiencing food insecurity and heightened economic hardship. Californians cannot afford to wait for Food4All.”

Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger):

“Ensuring food security for all Californians is not just a moral imperative, but an economic necessity. Our state budget can do much more to ensure the human right to food for the entire household. Excluding immigrant communities, especially those who grow our nation’s food, undermines our collective well-being and hinders our state’s ability to thrive.”

Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles):

“Nothing is more important than ensuring that all of our communities can afford to feed their families. Postponing Food4All is unjust – California’s immigrant communities cannot afford to wait for access to food assistance. If we want our state to be a place where everyone can thrive, we must ensure Food4All is enacted with no exceptions and no delays.”

Dr. Seciah Aquino, Executive Director at Latino Coalition for a Healthy California:

“Food insecurity continues to be a very pervasive issue among Latines in California, especially undocumented individuals. Over 85 percent of the undocumented population in California is Latine and Indigenous Mesoamerican. Access to food is an absolute necessity to lead healthy and thriving lives, regardless of documentation status or age. We are disheartened by the May revision proposal to delay life-saving food access to undocumented adults 55+ and urge the governor to take action and not stall this expansion. Latine and Indigenous individuals, who harvest the food on our tables, must have access now.”

Melissa Arvizu, Director of Nutrition & Food Security Programs at National Health Foundation:

“Governor Newsom’s proposed delay to the expansion of food assistance to seniors over the age of 55 is disappointing. We are witnessing growing food insecurity in the communities we serve throughout Los Angeles and how vital these benefits are. Our belief that all people deserve access to food fuels our continued fight for food for all Californians regardless of age or citizenship.”

###

The Food4All coalition is a diverse, robust coalition of more than 100 anti-hunger, anti-poverty, immigrant rights, and grassroots organizations that are working together to bring an equitable food safety net that does not discriminate based on immigration status.

Founded in 1992 and operating for over a quarter century as California Food Policy Advocates, Nourish California is a nonpartisan, statewide 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We engage in policy advocacy and research at the local, regional, and state levels in California and at the federal level. When our small team isn’t out meeting with communities, partners, and policymakers, we can be found in our offices in Oakland, Los Angeles (virtual), and San Diego (virtual).

The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) is a statewide immigrant rights organization that advocates for policies that protect and advance the rights of immigrants and their families throughout California. CIPC combines legislative and policy advocacy, strategic communications, statewide organizing, and regional coalition capacity building to pursue its mission of advocating for policies that uphold the humanity of immigrants and refugees while advancing racial, social, and economic justice.

SB 1254 (Becker) Needs Your Support to Pass Senate Appropriations

Posted on by Jared Call

SB 1254 (Becker) Needs Your Support to Pass Senate Appropriations

Published on May 7, 2024 in Adults, CalFresh, Older Adults, State Legislation

Now that SB 1254 (Becker) has passed out of its policy committees, the bill is up for discussion in the Senate Appropriations Committee. Join us in asking the Senate Appropriations Committee to move the bill on to the Senate Floor and one step closer to ensuring people leaving jails or prisons have timely access to basic needs like food.

Here are two easy ways to support SB 1254:

1) Call and/or Email These Senators

  1. Senator Anna Caballero (D-14) (916) 651-4014
  2. Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-02) (916) 651-4002

Please also contact your Senator if they are listed below as members of the committee (find your rep here):

 

Sample script:

Hi, my name is _____ and I live in ______. I’m calling to urge Senator ______ to support SB 1254, a bill that will allow people leaving jails or prisons to pre-enroll in CalFresh. Please support SB 1254 in Senate Appropriations. Thank you.

  • Food insecurity is one of the most challenging hurdles that previously incarcerated individuals face upon re-entry.
  • SB 1254, The FRESH Act, removes unnecessary barriers to re-entry. In doing so, it helps reduce food insecurity in California and builds upon existing work in effectively connecting individuals with state services. 

2) Show your support on social media!

Tweet or post your support and tag key members, especially Senator Caballero (@CASenCaballero) and Senate President pro Tem MikeMcGuire (@ilike_mike)

Sample tweets:

[download graphic]

 

 

Questions? Contact: Jared Call at jared@nourishca.org.

You Might Also Find This Interesting...

Sorry, we couldn't find any posts. Please try a different search.

2024年CalFresh論壇報名啟動

Posted on by Kameron Mims-Jones

2024年CalFresh論壇 5月23日

2024年CalFresh論壇報名啟動！

每一年，備受期待的CalFresh論壇都將彙集來自全州的數百名主要利益攸關者，表彰傑出工作、尋求發展機會和探討有關如何擴大CalFresh覆蓋面與影響力的策略方針。

Nourish California很榮幸與加州社會服務部CalFresh分部合作舉辦為期一天的2024年Calfresh論壇。

舉辦時間：5月23日上午9:00至下午3:30

  • 上午9:00開始簽到，上午10:00致歡迎詞

舉辦地點：聖約瑟女子俱樂部和Whova虛擬平臺

本次活動將分為互動環節、面對面和虛擬分組討論環節，及Freshy Award年度頒獎環節。我們的諮詢委員會幫助確定了各個環節的主題內容，包括大學生許可權、Food4All（加州食物援助計劃）的實施以及新的Calfresh宣傳機會！

在下方報名 Whova
報名費用及詳情

今年我們將提供三種報名方式：

早鳥報名

報名者可享受：

  • 5月22日在聖約瑟參加現場聯誼會
  • 5月23日論壇期間的早餐和午餐簡餐
  • 兩項引人入勝的活動內容
  • Freshy Awards年度頒獎典禮
  • 透過Whova平臺預先參與

正常時間報名

報名者可享受：

  • 以上所有項目（5月22日的現場聯誼會除外）

報名虛擬會議

報名者可享受：

  • Whova虛擬平臺全程現場直播
  • 可選擇透過虛擬平臺參與的兩場分組會議
  • 透過Whova平臺預先參與

*可根據要求提供全額費用減免的折扣代碼；無需申請或回答問題 - calfreshforum@nourishca.org

 

5

在此報名

nourishca-internships

Was this resource helpful?

Please consider supporting Nourish California's work.

Your 100% tax-deductible donation is an investment in our research and supports our mission to give California’s critically under-resourced communities the nutrition they desperately need.

Donate Today

Bukas na ang pagpaparehistro ng 2024 na CalFresh Forum

Posted on by Kameron Mims-Jones

2024 CalFresh Forum Mayo 23, 2024

Bukas na ang pagpaparehistro ng 2024 na CalFresh Forum!

Bawat taon, ang pinaka-inaasahang CalFresh Forum ay nagtitipon-tipon ng daan-daang mga pangunahing stakeholder mula sa buong estado upang kilalanin ang bukod-tanging gawain, tukuyin ang mga pagkakataon, at talakayin ang mga estratehiya upang mapabuti ang abot at epekto ng CalFresh. 

Ipinagmamalaki ng Nourish California na mag-host ng isang araw na 2024 na Calfresh Forum sa pakikipagtulungan sa California Department of Social Services CalFresh Branch.

Kailan: Mayo 23, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

  • Magbubukas ang rehistrasyon nang 9:00 AM at magsisimula ang mga pambungad na pananalita nang 10:00 AM

Saan: San Jose Women’s Club & The Whova Virtual Platform 

Kasama sa kaganapang ito ang networking, mga breakout session nang personal at virtual, at ang aming taunang pagtatanghal ng Freshy Award. Tumulong ang aming Advisory Committee na tukuyin ang paksa para sa mga session na ito, kabilang ang pag-access ng mga estudyanteng nasa kolehiyo, pagpapatupad ng Food4All, at mga umuusbong na pagkakataon sa pagtataguyod ng Calfresh!

Magrehistro sa Whova

Mga Gastos at Detalye sa Pagpaparehistro 

Sa taong ito, mag-aalok kami ng tatlong opsyon sa pagpaparehistro para sa pagdalo:

Maagang Pagpaparehistro (Early Bird Registration)

Kasama sa opsyong ito ang: 

  • Isang in-person mixer sa Mayo 22 sa San Jose
  • Magaan na almusal at tanghalian sa Mayo 23 sa CalFresh Forum
  • Dalawang track ng nakakaakit na content
  • Ang taunang Freshy Awards
  • Pre-engagement sa pamamagitan ng Whova

Nasa Tamang Oras na Pagpaparehistro

Kasama sa opsyong ito ang: 

  • Lahat ng nasa itaas, hindi lang kasama ang in-person mixer sa Mayo 22

Virtual na Pagpaparehistro

Kasama sa opsyong ito ang:

  • Live streaming sa pamamagitan ng Whova virtual platform ng buong in-person agenda
  • 2 breakout session na may opsyonal na virtual na pakikipag-ugnayan
  • Pre-engagement sa pamamagitan ng Whova

*Code para sa diskwento para hindi na kailangang bayaran ang buong halaga na available kapag hiniling; walang aplikasyong kinakailangan o mga tanong - calfreshforum@nourishca.org

 

4

Magrehistro Dito

nourishca-internships

Was this resource helpful?

Please consider supporting Nourish California's work.

Your 100% tax-deductible donation is an investment in our research and supports our mission to give California’s critically under-resourced communities the nutrition they desperately need.

Donate Today

La inscripción al Foro CalFresh de 2024

Posted on by Kameron Mims-Jones

Foro CalFresh 2024 23 de mayo de 2024

¡La inscripción al Foro CalFresh de 2024 está abierta!

Cada año, el muy esperado Foro CalFresh reúne a cientos de partes interesadas clave de todo el estado para reconocer el trabajo sobresaliente, identificar oportunidades y discutir estrategias para mejorar el alcance y el impacto de CalFresh. 

Nourish California se enorgullece de organizar el Foro Calfresh de 2024 de un día en asociación con la oficina de CalFresh del Departamento de Servicios Sociales de California.

Cuándo: el 23 de mayo, de 9:00 a. m. a 3:30 p. m.

  • La inscripción se abrirá a las 9:00 a. m. y los comentarios de bienvenida comenzarán a las 10:00 a. m.

Dónde: en el San Jose Women’s Club y en la plataforma virtual Whova 

Este evento incluirá oportunidades para establecer contactos, sesiones de trabajo en persona y virtuales, y nuestra presentación anual de los Premios Freshy. Nuestro Comité Asesor ayudó a identificar el tema de estas sesiones, incluido el acceso de los estudiantes universitarios, la implementación de Food4All y las oportunidades emergentes de defensa de Calfresh.

Regístrese a Whova
Costos e información de inscripción

Este año, ofreceremos tres opciones de inscripción para asistir:

Inscripción anticipada

Esta opción incluye lo siguiente: 

  • Una reunión en persona el 22 de mayo en San José
  • Desayuno y almuerzo ligero el 23 de mayo durante el Foro CalFresh
  • Dos pistas de contenido interactivo
  • Los Premios Freshy anuales
  • Participación previa a través de Whova

Inscripción justo a tiempo

Esta opción incluye lo siguiente: 

  • Todo lo anterior, menos la reunión presencial del 22 de mayo

Inscripción virtual

Esta opción incluye lo siguiente:

  • Transmisión en directo de la agenda presencial completa a través de la plataforma virtual Whova
  • Dos sesiones de trabajo con interacción virtual opcional
  • Participación previa a través de Whova

*Código de descuento para la exención de la tarifa completa disponible bajo petición; no se necesita presentar una solicitud ni se harán preguntas - calfreshforum@nourishca.org

 

3

Inscríbase Aquí

nourishca-internships

Was this resource helpful?

Please consider supporting Nourish California's work.

Your 100% tax-deductible donation is an investment in our research and supports our mission to give California’s critically under-resourced communities the nutrition they desperately need.

Donate Today

2024年CalFresh论坛现已开放报名

Posted on by Kameron Mims-Jones

2024年CalFresh论坛 5月23日

2024年CalFresh论坛现已开放报名！

每一年，备受期待的CalFresh论坛都将汇集来自全州的数百名主要利益相关者，表彰杰出工作、寻求发展机会和探讨有关如何扩大CalFresh覆盖面与影响力的策略方案。

Nourish California很荣幸与加州社会服务部CalFresh分部合作举办为期一天的2024年Calfresh论坛。

举办时间：5月23日上午9:00至下午3:30

  • 上午9:00开始签到，上午10:00致欢迎词

举办地点：圣何塞女子俱乐部和Whova虚拟平台

本次活动将分为互动环节、面对面和虚拟分组讨论环节，及Freshy Award年度颁奖环节。我们的咨询委员会帮助确定了各个环节的主题内容，包括大学生权限、Food4All（加州食品援助计划）的实施以及新的Calfresh宣传机会！

在下方报名 Whova

报名费用及详情

今年我们将提供三种报名方式：

早鸟报名

活动内容包括：

  • 5月22日在圣何塞参加现场联谊会
  • 5月23日论坛期间的早餐和午餐简餐
  • 两项引人入胜的活动内容
  • Freshy Awards年度颁奖典礼
  • 通过Whova平台预先参与

正常时间报名

活动内容包括：

  • 以上所有项目（5月22日的现场联谊会除外）

报名虚拟会议

活动内容包括：

  • Whova虚拟平台全程现场直播
  • 可选择通过虚拟平台参与的两场分组会议
  • 通过Whova平台预先参与

*可根据要求提供全额费用减免的折扣代码；无需申请或回答问题 - calfreshforum@nourishca.org

 

6

在此报名

nourishca-internships

Was this resource helpful?

Please consider supporting Nourish California's work.

Your 100% tax-deductible donation is an investment in our research and supports our mission to give California’s critically under-resourced communities the nutrition they desperately need.

Donate Today

Press Release: Lost Dollars, Empty Plates 2024

Posted on by Courtney Shojinaga

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Courtney Shojinaga - 213.204.3614 - courtney@nourishca.org 

California’s Failure to Optimize CalFresh is a Missed Economic Opportunity

Oakland – California has the highest rate of poverty in the nation, yet consistently has one of the lowest enrollment rates in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as CalFresh. An estimated 2.7 million eligible Californians are not receiving their benefits. Beyond the direct impact on food insecure households, Nourish California's new report Lost Dollars, Empty Plates reveals the rippling effect this failure has on our state’s economy.

SNAP/CalFresh is one of the most powerful safety net programs in our nation, yet enrollment rates remain low because clients must navigate an overly complicated and burdensome application process. Certain populations encounter challenging barriers. For example, college students often face additional requirements that make it unachievable to meet while juggling a full course load. Even if individuals are able to apply for CalFresh, a quarter of survey respondents experienced unfair treatment when applying for CalFresh. This results in eligible Californians being less likely to apply for or use CalFresh, or even finish an application.

twitter - 2024

CalFresh is fully funded by the federal government and that funding pot grows and shrinks with the number of people receiving these benefits. More eligible individuals that receive CalFresh means more federal dollars that are available for the state. Research by the USDA shows that every dollar in federal SNAP/CalFresh expenditures generates $1.54 in economic activity. Once spent, these dollars activate the local economy and support the farmers, retailers, and other workers in our food system. By missing eligible individuals, California is actively harming the well-being of our communities both in their kitchens and their jobs.

It is vital that we reach the millions of households affected by food insecurity in our state. If CalFresh reached all eligible individuals, California would receive $3.5 billion in additional CalFresh dollars from the federal government each year. As a result, benefits would improve food security and strengthen state, local, and household economies. California must set bold, but achievable goals to increase CalFresh participation, ensuring improved access and customer service throughout the enrollment process.

The complete "Lost Dollars, Empty Plates" report can be found on Nourish California’s website.

Jared Call, Director of Policy at Nourish California:

“We urge the state to immediately prioritize improving CalFresh participation to help the millions of families who need help putting food on the table. One in five Californian’s struggle with food insecurity, yet the state is missing out on billions of dollars in federally-funded food assistance each year. As the Governor and Legislature look for solutions to solve the budget shortfall, they should do everything to maximize federal resources — including CalFresh — which is proven to reduce hunger, improve health, and boost the state’s economy.”

Meg Davidson, Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy at the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank:

“At the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank we are often the last line of defense for more than 50,000 households struggling with food insecurity. And while we know we play an important role in addressing hunger, food banks alone can’t solve the hunger crisis. CalFresh is in fact one of the most effective anti-hunger and anti-poverty tools we have. It ensures that our low-income neighbors have money to buy the groceries they need and prefer. Which is why we are troubled by the number of eligible Californians who aren’t accessing this vital resource and are committed to advocating for solutions that reduce barriers to access and increase benefit levels for all Californians.”

###

Nourish California works to make our state an equitable place for all who call it home. Since 1992, they’ve fought hunger through policy change and research. They work with communities to guarantee that children, older adults, immigrants, and all Californians with low income can access the food they need and want.

2024 CalFresh Forum Registration

Posted on by Kameron Mims-Jones

2024 CalFresh Forum May 23, 2024

2024 CalFresh Forum registration is open!

¡La inscripción al Foro CalFresh de 2024 está abierta!
Bukas na ang pagpaparehistro ng 2024 na CalFresh Forum!
2024年CalFresh論壇報名啟動
2024年CalFresh论坛现已开放报名

Each year, the much anticipated CalFresh Forum brings together hundreds of key partners, administrators, advocates, and community members from across the state to acknowledge outstanding work, identify opportunities, and discuss strategies to improve the reach and impact of CalFresh. 

Nourish California is proud to host a one-day 2024 Calfresh Forum in partnership with the California Department of Social Services CalFresh Branch.

When: May 23, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

  • Registration will open at 9:00 AM, and Welcome remarks will begin at 10:00 AM.

Where: San Jose Women’s Club & The Whova Virtual Platform 

We will be hosting moderated panels that emphasize conversational engagement over presentations. The format aims to facilitate dynamic interactions among panelists and audience members, fostering meaningful dialogue and exchange of ideas. Our goal is to create an inclusive and participatory atmosphere where panelists can interact with each other and engage directly with attendees.

Loading...

Register Now on Whova
Registration Costs & Details 

Virtual Registration

This option includes:

  • Live streaming through the Whova virtual platform of full in-person agenda
  • 2 breakout sessions with optional virtual engagement
  • Pre-engagement via Whova

*Discount code for full fee waiver available upon request; no application or questions asked - calfreshforum@nourishca.org

 

Register Below

nourishca-internships

Was this resource helpful?

Please consider supporting Nourish California's work.

Your 100% tax-deductible donation is an investment in our research and supports our mission to give California’s critically under-resourced communities the nutrition they desperately need.

Donate Today

Take Action! Tell State Budget Leaders to Save CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable Benefits

Posted on by Jared Call

Take Action! Tell State Budget Leaders to Save CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable Benefits

Published on Mar 19, 2024 in CalFresh, State Legislation

CalFresh participants are at risk of losing benefits. The CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT program served 38,000 households in January 2024, earning $1.6 million of incentives per month.  Because the program is so successful, its funding will be spent down by April 14, 2024. As a result, Californians with low-income will lose up to $60/month for fresh and vegetables – which will make it even harder to buy the food they need at a time of historically high food prices.

The legislature and governor need to put at least $30 million in this year's state budget to help people afford more healthy food for at least 12 more months.

Action Items

We need your help to ensure that CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable benefits continue for the tens of thousands of families that depend on the program. Our state leaders need to hear from you! 

Decisions are being made now — don’t wait, make your voice heard and support increasing CalFresh benefits today.

1) Sign our Petition to State Budget Leaders

Use our Action Alert link to add your name to the petition.

2) Send an Email to your Legislator

Use our Action Alert link to email your state Assemblymember and Senator.

3) Call Your Legislator and Key State Leaders

Key Leaders

Sample call script: 

Hi, my name is _____. I'm a constituent and would like to leave a comment. I urge [Assemblymember or Senator's name] to support funding in the state budget to keep the CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Program alive. Specifically, I want them to support Assemblymember Alex Lee's request for $30 million dollars so the program can help make healthy food more affordable for California families for at least 12 more months. [A sentence about why the program is important to you] Can I count on your support for keeping the Fruit and Vegetable EBT program going? Thank you for passing along my comment.

Background

CalFresh helps more than five million people put food on the table. But federal benefit levels limit purchasing power, especially in the face of California’s relentlessly high cost of living. For the majority of CalFresh participants, benefits do not last through the whole month.

Recognizing the potential for supplemental benefit programs to fight hunger and support California's economy, the state funded the Fruit and Vegetable EBT program in 2018. The program provides 75,000 CalFresh participants with up to $60 a month in rebates when they buy fresh fruits and vegetables with their CalFresh benefits. The program is providing a total of $2 million in food assistance across the state each month. 

The CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT program has been a great success, but now is being forced to end. Due to the program's popularity, the funding for it has run out far faster than anticipated.

We need the Legislature and Governor to include at least $30 million in the state budget to keep the program going and help more California families. That's only 0.015% of the overall state budget. This program is cost-effective, efficient, and critical. At a time of tight budgets – for both the state and millions of Californians – it's an investment that is absolutely worth continuing.

You can support the CalFresh Fruit & Vegetable Program by joining our campaign and taking one or more of the actions above today!

Questions? Contact: Jared Call at jared@nourishca.org.

You Might Also Find This Interesting...

Sorry, we couldn't find any posts. Please try a different search.

«« Previous Posts∞Older Posts »»