Blog In the midst of a crisis, California needs to improve access to food aid May 15, 2020 • Jared Call Op-ed, SF Examiner PDF Blog ¡Conviértete en portavoz para las personas afectadas por el COVID-19! May 11, 2020 • Melissa Cannon 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 [...] Blog SB 882 (Wiener) Heads to Senate Human Services May 19 May 7, 2020 • Jared Call SB 882 (Wiener) is scheduled to be heard Tuesday, May 19 in the Senate Human Services Committee. Blog SB 882 (Wiener) Advancing to First Hearing May 19 May 7, 2020 • Jared Call 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! Blog Food Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness May 1, 2020 • Gabby Tilley The coronavirus pandemic poses a serious threat to the more than 150,000 Californians experiencing homelessness across the state. Blog California Stakeholders Urge Expansion of Online Purchasing and Grocery Delivery for WIC April 27, 2020 • Melissa Cannon 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 Blog COVID-19 Update 4/24: Statement on House Passage of Fourth Stimulus Bill April 24, 2020 • Melissa Cannon Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted to approve a $484 billion COVID-19 relief bill, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act Blog This Wednesday, April 22nd Help Boost SNAP Benefits in Next COVID-19 Package April 20, 2020 • Melissa Cannon 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. Blog Become a COVID-19 Spokesperson! April 20, 2020 • George Manalo-LeClair 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 [...] Blog SB 882 Cosponsors Letter April 20, 2020 • Jared Call Letter of Support from CFPA, CAFB, AARP-CA, & SF-Marin FB PDF Blog COVID-19 Policy Priorities April 16, 2020 • Tia Shimada The COVID-19 emergency is rapidly evolving. Related state and federal policy changes are mirroring that pace of change. Blog California’s Coronavirus Food Security Efforts for Immigrant Californians April 3, 2020 • Betzabel Estudillo Discover resources available for immigrants. Blog 2020 Federal COVID-19 Waivers We Are Tracking March 30, 2020 • Tia Shimada 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 […] Blog COVID-19 Response: Nutrition Program Flexibilities Tracker March 30, 2020 • Melissa Cannon 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. Blog COVID-19 Update 3/27: Statement on CARES Act Passage March 27, 2020 • Melissa Cannon The CARES Act is an important step forward — but, critical gaps remain. Blog COVID-19 Update 3/25: The Latest on the Federal Stimulus March 25, 2020 • Melissa Cannon 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. Blog California's Coronavirus Food Security Efforts for Older Adults March 24, 2020 • Jared Call Below are information and resources available for older adults and those who care for them. Blog School-Aged Children March 23, 2020 • Melissa Cannon Food Resources for Students link Blog California’s Coronavirus Food Security Efforts for School-Aged Children March 23, 2020 • Melissa Cannon 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 [...] Blog Young Children March 23, 2020 • Melissa Cannon Food Resources for Young Children link Blog California's Coronavirus Food Security Efforts for Young Children March 23, 2020 • Melissa Cannon Resources available for young children. Blog Statement on Families First Coronavirus Response Act Passage March 18, 2020 • Melissa Cannon Joint Statement by California Association of Food Banks, California Food Policy Advocates & Western Center on Law & Poverty. Blog COVID-19 Update 3/16: California Implements Nutrition Program Flexibilities March 16, 2020 • Melissa Cannon 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. Blog DC District Court Grants Motion to Block Portions of USDA's ABAWD Rule March 14, 2020 • Jared Call 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 Blog Healthy Food for Hungry Minds March 12, 2020 • Jared Call CFPA blog post for Ed100 link 1 … 13 14 15 16 17 … 64 Show These Topics AdultsCalFreshChild NutritionFederal AdvocacyFood4AllImmigrantsOlder AdultsSchool-Aged ChildrenState AdministrationState LegislationThriving TransitionsWICYoung Children Authors Alicia GranadosAngeles NelsonBetzabel EstudilloCourtney ShojinagadirangoEric ResslerGabby TilleyGeorge Manalo-LeClairJackie MendelsonJared CallKameron Mims-JonesMelissa CannonMichelle LeeMuneera GardeziNourish CaliforniaRebecca PerezTemp AccessTia ShimadaUptown Studioswpengine Show This Date Range From to