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Submit a Letter of Support for SB 882 (Wiener) Today!

February 25, 2020 • Jared Call
SB 882 (Wiener) would make it easier for eligible low-income Californians to sign up and stay connected to CalFresh, particularly older adults and people
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Senator Wiener Introduces SB 882: CalFresh—Simpler for Seniors

February 25, 2020 • Jared Call
Last week, Senator Scott Wiener (SD-11) introduced SB 882, which makes three major improvements
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How It Works

February 25, 2020 • Tia Shimada
A one-page explanation of the SB 1417 funding formulas. PDF
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Fight Fear With Facts as New Public Charge Rule Takes Effect

February 24, 2020 • Gabby Tilley
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) begins implementation of its new public charge rule.
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SB 1417 Bill Text

February 24, 2020 • Jared Call
Read the SB 1417 bill language. link
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2020 CalFresh Forum Presentations Now Posted

February 13, 2020 • Kameron Mims-Jones
Materials and resources from the 2020 CalFresh Forum are now available. CFPA would like to thank all of this year’s presenters for their contributions toward
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President Trump Unveils His Budget Proposal for 2021

February 11, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Yesterday, President Trump released his Administration’s budget proposal for the next fiscal year.
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Make a Tax-Deductible Contribution Today!

February 4, 2020 • George Manalo-LeClair
2.1.2020 CFPA is a non-profit organization. Your gifts to us are tax deductible.
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Make a Bequest and Leave a Legacy of Food and Health

February 4, 2020 • George Manalo-LeClair
2.1.2020 As a registered non-profit organization, California Food Policy Advocates is eligible to receive charitable bequests,
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Donate Your Car! And Deduct!

February 4, 2020 • George Manalo-LeClair
2.1.2020 Donate your vehicle and know that you are doing a good deed. We will take care of the hard work, and even tow your car away for free
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Shop! Your Purchases Support Us

February 4, 2020 • George Manalo-LeClair
2.1.2020 When you shop @AmazonSmile, Amazon will make a donation to California Food Policy Advocates.
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CFPA Opposes Proposed Rule Restricting Access to SSI

February 3, 2020 • Kameron Mims-Jones
Last year, the Social Security Administration proposed a new rule that would impact recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI.)
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CFPA Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Allow Public Charge Rule

January 28, 2020 • Gabby Tilley
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to allow the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement its public charge rule
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CFPA Statement on Proposed Rule to Roll Back School Meal Nutrition Standards

January 27, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Despite overwhelming evidence that new school meal nutrition standards are working, the Trump Administration is proposing to further roll back
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SB 882 Bill Text

January 24, 2020 • Jared Call
Read the SB 882 bill language. link
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CFPA Statement on Multistate Lawsuit Challenging Federal Rule Limiting Access to Food Assistance

January 17, 2020 • Jared Call
On January 16, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general
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Governor Newsom’s 2020-21 Budget Proposal

January 14, 2020 • Jared Call
Last Friday January 10, Governor Gavin Newsom released his proposed 2020-21 budget. The Governor’s budget builds upon last year’s in seeking to address
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2019 Reflections and 2020 Priorities

January 10, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Looking back at 2019, and to what’s ahead in 2020 link
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Sign On in Support of Food with Care

January 10, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Add your logo to the coalition letter.
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CFPA Statement in Opposition to USDA Rule Change for Unemployed and Underemployed SNAP Participants

December 4, 2019 • Jared Call
Today, the Trump Administration issued a final rule that will cut basic food assistance for nearly 700,000 of the nation’s poorest people. By imposing arbitrary and harmful
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CFPA Submits Comments Opposing Latest USDA Proposal to Cut SNAP/CalFresh

December 2, 2019 • Jared Call
CFPA has submitted public comments in opposition to USDA’s latest proposal to cut SNAP/CalFresh.
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SNAP Proposal Will Cut Food Assistance—Removing Millions From California’s Agricultural Economy

November 21, 2019 • Kameron Mims-Jones
The Trump Administration is at it again, with another proposed rule that would cut the precious CalFresh dollars that many Californians spend to put food on their table. SNAP/CalFresh helps millions of Californians buy the food they want to eat directly from retailers in their communities.
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This Veteran’s Day, Tell Trump to Help Feed Our Vets

November 10, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
The Trump Administration’s latest proposed rule on SNAP Standardization of State Heating and Cooling Standard Utility Allowances is an attack on poor
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How Trump's Proposed Cuts to Food Assistance Will Hit People with Disabilities and Older Adults the Hardest

November 7, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
The Trump Administration is proposing to cut the power of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, making it harder for millions of Americans to put food
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CFPA Submits Comments in Response to USDA's Updated "Cat-el" Impact Analysis

October 31, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
On July 23rd of this year, the Trump Administration proposed a new, misguided, rule for SNAP.

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