1.15.2015 Prior to joining students for supper at Thomas Starr King Middle School, LAUSD Board Member Bennett Kayser announced that the district plans to expand the reach of their after school supper program. Continue reading “LAUSD Expands Reach of Supper Program”
Topic Category: Child Nutrition
USDA Releases Long-Awaited Proposed CACFP Meal Pattern
1.14.2015 On January 9, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a proposed rule with new science-based nutrition standards for meals provided through USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Continue reading “USDA Releases Long-Awaited Proposed CACFP Meal Pattern”
State Budget Update: No New Proposals to Reduce Poverty
1.12.2015 Last week, Governor Brown released his 2015-16 state budget proposal. The $113.3 billion budget prioritizes continued austerity and the reduction of state debt. Despite higher than projected revenues, the Governor’s budget proposal Continue reading “State Budget Update: No New Proposals to Reduce Poverty”
California Organizations United on Ending Summer Hunger
12.9.2014 More than 40 California-based organizations came together this week to express our united support for H.R. 5242 / S. 2366 Continue reading “California Organizations United on Ending Summer Hunger”
Summer EBT Facts
The Benefits & How It Works PDF
ISSUE BRIEF: Improving the Quality of Afterschool Meals
11.18.2014 Afterschool programs provide safe and healthy places for children to learn and grow. Nutritious afterschool meals can bridge the hunger gap between lunch and dinner while supporting student achievement. Continue reading “ISSUE BRIEF: Improving the Quality of Afterschool Meals”
Take Action: Urge Congress to End Summer Hunger!
11.18.2014 Now is the time to show your organization’s support for the Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2014 (H.R. 5242 / S. 2366), legislation that would expand access to Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) for Children. Continue reading “Take Action: Urge Congress to End Summer Hunger!”
NYT Weighs in on School Breakfast: Cites LA Success
11.12.14 The New York Times editorial board just weighed in on school breakfast, calling local leaders to task for not expanding the types of breakfast service that are known to work best.The editorial cites the tremendous success of Los Angeles Unified Continue reading “NYT Weighs in on School Breakfast: Cites LA Success”
Support Good Food Procurement Resolution at LAUSD
11.11.2014 The LAUSD School Board will hear a resolution to include Good Food values (Local, Sustainable, Fair, Humane, & Healthy) in upcoming food services bidding language on November 18, 2014. Continue reading “Support Good Food Procurement Resolution at LAUSD”
Under Secretary Concannon visits El Monte City School District
10.30.2014 CFPA is proud to announce that El Monte City School District’s commitment to ensuring their students have access to school meals has been noticed by some high officials. Continue reading “Under Secretary Concannon visits El Monte City School District”