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Five Things to Know About P-EBT

June 2, 2020 • Tia Shimada
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) is a program to help families buy food for their children while schools are closed because of the COVID-19 crisis.
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As Summer Heats Up, These Critical Nutrition Waivers Are Set to Expire

June 1, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Economic forecasts project unemployment will peak this summer, at the same time critical nutrition waivers will lapse
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SB 882 (Wiener) Moves on to Senate Appropriations!

May 19, 2020 • Jared Call
Thanks to a strong and broad showing of support from stakeholders, SB 882 (Wiener) passed the Senate Human Services Committee today with a unanimous, bi-partisan vote on consent.
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SB 882 (Wiener) Needs Your Support! Call, Tweet, & Email Key Senators Today

May 19, 2020 • Jared Call
SB 882 needs your support to clear its next legislative hurdle, the Senate Appropriations
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COVID-19 Update 5/18: Statement on House Passage of HEROES Act

May 18, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Last Friday, the House of Representatives voted to approve H.R. 6800 – the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act with a vote of 208-199
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CFPA Statement on May Revision of the 2020-21 Budget

May 15, 2020 • Jared Call
Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revise of the proposed 2020-21 budget reflects the dramatic scope and scale of the COVID-19 crisis and its impact on the state’s fiscal position. The proposed budget includes cuts across
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In the midst of a crisis, California needs to improve access to food aid

May 15, 2020 • Jared Call
Op-ed, SF Examiner PDF
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¡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 [...]
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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 [...]
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SB 882 Cosponsors Letter

April 20, 2020 • Jared Call
Letter of Support from CFPA, CAFB, AARP-CA, & SF-Marin FB PDF
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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.
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California’s Coronavirus Food Security Efforts for Immigrant Californians

April 3, 2020 • Betzabel Estudillo
Discover resources available for immigrants.
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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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School-Aged Children

March 23, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Food Resources for Students link
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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 [...]

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