In the midst of a crisis, California needs to improve access to food aid

Op-ed, SF Examiner PDF

¡Conviértete en portavoz para las personas afectadas por el COVID-19!

La crisis del COVID-19 está aumentando la necesidad de asistencia alimentaria y otros recursos en todo California. Los reporteros y los legisladores continúan preguntando a CFPA sobre los desafíos que enfrentan los californianos para adquirir los alimentos que necesitan. Nuestro personal trabaja para difundir los problemas existentes y [...]

SB 882 (Wiener) Heads to Senate Human Services May 19

SB 882 (Wiener) is scheduled to be heard Tuesday, May 19 in the Senate Human Services Committee.

SB 882 (Wiener) Advancing to First Hearing May 19

SB 882 (Wiener) is scheduled to be heard Tuesday, May 19 in the Senate Human Services Committee. There is still time to submit a letter of support!

Food Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness

The coronavirus pandemic poses a serious threat to the more than 150,000 Californians experiencing homelessness across the state.

California Stakeholders Urge Expansion of Online Purchasing and Grocery Delivery for WIC

Oakland, CA – California Food Policy Advocates and the California WIC Association released the following statements calling for an expansion of grocery delivery and online ordering

COVID-19 Update 4/24: Statement on House Passage of Fourth Stimulus Bill

Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted to approve a $484 billion COVID-19 relief bill, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act

This Wednesday, April 22nd Help Boost SNAP Benefits in Next COVID-19 Package

To help bring attention to the critical need to boost SNAP benefits in future COVID-19 relief legislation, the Food Research & Action Center, Feeding America, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, and the Center for American Progress have organized a National Day of Action on April 22nd.

Become a COVID-19 Spokesperson!

The COVID-19 crisis is increasing the need for food assistance and other resources across California. Reporters and legislative staff continue to ask CFPA about the challenges Californians experience in accessing the food they need. Our staff works to share existing problems and outline solutions, but our voices are [...]

SB 882 Cosponsors Letter

Letter of Support from CFPA, CAFB, AARP-CA, & SF-Marin FB PDF

COVID-19 Policy Priorities

The COVID-19 emergency is rapidly evolving. Related state and federal policy changes are mirroring that pace of change.

California’s Coronavirus Food Security Efforts for Immigrant Californians

Discover resources available for immigrants.

2020 Federal COVID-19 Waivers We Are Tracking

Federal Lead Melissa CannonSenior AdvocateOakland Office209.200.8446melissa@cfpa.net Resources COVID-19 Updates link Federal Updates link Federal COVID-19 Waivers We Are Tracking You Might Also Find This Interesting… Was this resource helpful? Please consider supporting Nourish California’s work. Your 100% tax-deductible donation […]

COVID-19 Response: Nutrition Program Flexibilities Tracker

As the public health emergency worsens, federal and state policymakers have taken a number of actions to strengthen the nutrition safety net and improve food access.

COVID-19 Update 3/27: Statement on CARES Act Passage

The CARES Act is an important step forward — but, critical gaps remain.

COVID-19 Update 3/25: The Latest on the Federal Stimulus

As Congress continues neogtiations on legislative vehicles in response to the coronavirus outbreak, there are multiple efforts underway to increase access to food and financial relief.

California's Coronavirus Food Security Efforts for Older Adults

Below are information and resources available for older adults and those who care for them.

School-Aged Children

Food Resources for Students link

California’s Coronavirus Food Security Efforts for School-Aged Children

Resources available for school-aged children. Children of all ages can access grab and go school meals during COVID-19-related school closures. On March 13th Governor Newsom issued an Executive Order ensuring California school districts retain state funding even in the event of physical closure due to coronavirus. In order [...]

Young Children

Food Resources for Young Children link

California's Coronavirus Food Security Efforts for Young Children

Resources available for young children.

Statement on Families First Coronavirus Response Act Passage

Joint Statement by California Association of Food Banks, California Food Policy Advocates & Western Center on Law & Poverty.

COVID-19 Update 3/16: California Implements Nutrition Program Flexibilities

Community partners across the state are working around the clock to make sure vulnerable Californians are getting the food they need as schools, senior centers, and businesses take necessary precautions to limit the spread of coronavirus.

DC District Court Grants Motion to Block Portions of USDA's ABAWD Rule

We have some good news to share amidst all of the pressing issues facing the state and nation. On March 13, the U.S. District Court for D.C. issued a nationwide injunction halting USDA’s proposed final rule

Healthy Food for Hungry Minds

CFPA blog post for Ed100 link
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