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CalFresh: The Origin Story

December 17, 2020 • George Manalo-LeClair
A look back on the tenth anniversary of the launchCalFresh: The Origin Story Movie fans might know that Arnold Schwarzenegger gave birth in the movie Junior.  But did you know that he also gave birth to CalFresh, California’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)? Background After the Food Stamp [...]
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We are now Nourish California!

December 11, 2020 • George Manalo-LeClair
Introducing Nourish California We’re excited to share that California Food Policy Advocates (CFPA) has become Nourish California. Here’s what’s new: The name. “Nourish California” conveys our clarified sense of mission, vision, and values. Nourishment requires more than equitable access to food-it requires equitable access to health, safety, social [...]
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USDA Approves State Plan to Ease Older Adults’ Access to CalFresh

November 20, 2020 • Jared Call
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) CalFresh Branch submitted a formal request to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to waive the annual periodic report for CalFresh households enrolled under the state's Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP). This important policy change will reduce administrative barriers and improve [...]
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Senate Human Services Committee Holds Hearing on Hunger During the Pandemic

November 20, 2020 • Jared Call
On November 17, the Senate Human Services Committee held an Informational Hearing, “Fighting Hunger:  Food Assistance for Vulnerable Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Nourish California applauds the Committee Chair, Senator Hurtado, for convening the hearing  to better inform Committee members, administrators, and the general public about the alarmingly high [...]
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Webinar Recording: Policy and Practice Opportunities to Support Children of Immigrants

October 30, 2020 • Gabby Tilley
Tips for Connecting Immigrant Families to Nutrition Resources Our friends at No Kid Hungry put together this info-packed webinar to share policy and practice opportunities for connecting children of immigrants to critical nutrition resources during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Our presentation highlights the collaborative and intentional effort [...]
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State Acts to Improve CalFresh Access for Older Adults

October 19, 2020 • Jared Call
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) CalFresh Branch submitted a formal request to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to waive the annual periodic report for CalFresh households enrolled under the state's Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP). This important policy change will reduce administrative barriers and improve [...]
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DC Court Strikes Down USDA’s ABAWD Rule Change

October 19, 2020 • Jared Call
The U.S. District Court for D.C. struck down USDA’s proposed final rule on SNAP/CalFresh time limits from taking effect. For the 700,000 household that were expected to lose SNAP (CalFresh in CA) under the waiver changes, this is very welcome news.
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CFPA and Partners Urge Support of HEROES Act – H.R. 1753

October 2, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a revised HEROES Act – House Resolution 1753. Our organizations support the HEROES Act and call on the U.S. Senate to pass it and the President to sign it so that the much needed economic relief it offers will reach Americans this [...]
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Congress Passes Short Term Funding Bill – Joint Statement from Advocates

September 30, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Today, the President was presented Continuing Resolution (H.R. 8337) after it was passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate and it is pending his signature. H.R. 8337 will deliver much needed nutrition assistance to millions of California students and their families. We applaud [...]
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New Survey Data Show Hunger Is a Racial Justice Issue

September 29, 2020 • Jared Call
Summer has come to an end, but both COVID-19 and hunger continue to threaten the lives of Californians, especially Black and Latinx people.
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Public Charge Rule In Effect: Help Inform with New Immigrant Health Resource

September 23, 2020 • Gabby Tilley
It’s official, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will apply the 2019 public charge rule to all future and pending green card applications submitted on or after Feb. 24, 2020. This reinstatement follows a September 11 decision in the ongoing litigation against the rule, wherein the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a nationwide injunction imposed in [...]
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Take Action! Join Us for a National Call-in Day On Wednesday, September 16th

September 15, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
We need your help with one last big push to secure comprehensive COVID relief. Federal negotiations have stalled, and without congressional action millions of Californians will lose out on the resources they need to weather this crisis.
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Senate’s Inadequate “Skinny” Bill Fails On Arrival

September 11, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Yesterday, Senators voted down leader McConnell’s “skinny” bill. Good riddance! The scaled-back stimulus bill was a far cry from what California needs to weather the COVID crisis.
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Thanks to Your Advocacy, Critical School Meal Waivers Extended to the End of 2020

August 31, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement today to extend free meals for kids through Dec. 31st is welcome news, but a far cry from what's needed to help vulnerable children and their families as we navigate this pandemic.
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Back to School & Into the Unknown

August 25, 2020 • Tia Shimada
Children across California are heading back to school, but not back to their classrooms as usual. From distance learning to alarming rates of economic hardship, students and their families face a daunting school year. The challenges—and the unknowns—are many.
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Trump Administration Fails to Extend Key School Meal Waivers

August 24, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced they will not allow schools to continue operating under summer meal program rules this upcoming school year.
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Federal Appeals Court Allows Public Charge Implementation in Most States, Including California

August 14, 2020 • Gabby Tilley
Two weeks ago, we shared the good news that a federal court had issued two nationwide injunctions blocking implementation of the Trump administration’s ‘public charge’ rules until the COVID-19 national emergency was over. Due to ongoing litigation, the DHS nationwide injunction is no longer effective nationwide.
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P-EBT Update: Submit Appeals by 8/17

August 5, 2020 • Tia Shimada
Read our latest updates about P-EBT eligibility decisions, the appeals process, how to get help with P-EBT, and actions you can take to make sure P-EBT continues to help children throughout California.
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CFPA Applauds Federal Court Order Blocking Public Charge

July 30, 2020 • Gabby Tilley
Yesterday, a federal court issued two nationwide injunctions blocking implementation of the Trump administration’s public charge rules. This ruling prevents immigration officials — within or outside the U.S. — from applying this cruel wealth test to immigrants seeking entry or a change in status until the COVID-19 national [...]
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McConnell’s Stimulus Bill Leaves Behind Millions of Struggling Californians

July 28, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Yesterday, Senate Republicans unveiled a series of proposals that – taken together – fail to meet the needs of millions of Californians who are still reeling from the economic effects of COVID-19.
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Meals Count: New Tools to Optimize CEP Grouping and Funding

July 22, 2020 • Angeles Nelson
The COVID-19 crisis continues to harm millions of families across California. With rising rates of unemployment and food insecurity, our students urgently need access to nutritious, affordable food, including school meals. Implementing the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a powerful strategy to help nourish more children, strengthen school [...]
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Statewide ABAWD Time Limit Waiver Approved

July 22, 2020 • Jared Call
The California Department of Social Services CalFresh Branch request to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to waive the three-month CalFresh time limit
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Sign On by Friday 7/24: Ask USDA to help program operators nourish more children this school year.

July 21, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Join us in asking USDA to extend several COVID-19 child nutrition waivers necessary for school reopening.
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Join Us for a National Day of Action on July 20th

July 14, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Join us on July 20th to thank Senator Kamala Harris and Senator Diane Feinstein for working hard to keep our state strong and to ask for their continued support
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7/9 Webinar: Tools to Optimize CEP

July 2, 2020 • Tia Shimada
Please join us! This webinar, co-hosted by California Food Policy Advocates (CFPA) and

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