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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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Children’s Access to Food in Jeopardy Under Proposed Trump Rule Change

October 28, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
Earlier this month, the Trump Administration moved for a third time to cut spending on food assistance
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Trump's Latest Hard-Line Proposal to Deny Americans Food Assistance Will Harm Older Americans

October 22, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
For the third time this year alone, the Trump Administration issued a proposed rule to cut Americans off from vital food assistance
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Now Accepting 2020 "Freshy" Award Nominations!

October 21, 2019 • Jared Call
The “Freshy” Awards honor the actions of individual Californians and organizations that have worked diligently in the last year to improve CalFresh.
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2019 State Legislative Review: Positive Steps, but Inequities Persist

October 16, 2019 • Jared Call
In the face of near-constant attacks from the federal level this year, CFPA proudly stands steadfast with
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Join us in commenting on California’s Master Plan for Aging

October 15, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
Recognizing that California’s aging population is expected to expand significantly over the next decade, Governor Gavin Newsom signed
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Governor Newsom Vetoes Bill to Provide Our Youngest Learners with Guranteed Access to a Meal

October 14, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
Last night, Governor Gavin Newsom took his final actions for the 2019 legislative season.
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Federal Courts Block Implementation of New Public Charge Rule

October 11, 2019 • Jared Call
Today, injunctions blocking the Trump administration’s public charge rule were issued in three federal court cases. Although temporary, these injunctions stop the new
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2020 CalFresh Forum Registration is Now Open!

October 10, 2019 • Jared Call
Registration for the 2020 CalFresh Forum is now open! You can easily register online and learn more
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USDA Proposes Another Rule Change to Cut SNAP/CalFresh

October 7, 2019 • Jared Call
Last week, USDA issued another proposed new rule that would cut SNAP/CalFresh.
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What We Heard in 2019 and What’s Next

October 7, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
Earlier this summer, we asked about the issues affecting you, your community, and California at large. We do this all throughout the year, but we use this time (late summer/early fall) to do a deeper dive. It's a time for us to identify newly emerging issues and to [...]
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Save the Date! 2020 CalFresh Forum February 5th in Sacramento

October 2, 2019 • Jared Call
Each year, California Food Policy Advocates’ (CFPA) holds the CalFresh Forum bringing together hundreds of key stakeholders from across the state to identify opportunities and discuss strategies to improve the reach and impact of CalFresh. The next CalFresh Forum is co-sponsored by the California Department of Social Services [...]
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Too Many CA Older Adults Go Hungry; CalFresh Can Do More To Help

October 1, 2019 • Jared Call
October 1st, is International Older Adults Day, and CFPA is using the opportunity to highlight
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CFPA Submits Comments Opposing USDA Proposal to Cut Food Assistance for Over 3 Million Low-Income Americans

September 23, 2019 • Jared Call
CFPA has submitted public comments in opposition to USDA’s recently proposed new rules for CalFresh.
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Update: CDSS All County Letter Implementing 2020 CalFresh ABAWD Time Limit Waiver Request

September 20, 2019 • Jared Call
Today, CDSS published All County Letter (ACL) 19-96 implementing the most recent waiver of the CalFresh Time Limit for ABAWDs.
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CDSS ABAWD Handbook 2.0

September 12, 2019 • Jared Call
California Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) Handbook Version 2.0 link
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AB 842 is headed to the Governor's desk!

September 12, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
This week, our state legislators confirmed what we already know: California should feed our low-income students no matter how young they are
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Students Are Heading Back to School With New Tools for Success

August 30, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
Summer is over and as the new school year begins, California is implementing new laws
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One Step Closer to Hunger-Free Early Care

August 30, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
Today the Senate Appropriations Committee, chaired by Senator Anthony Portantino, passed AB 842 out of committee!
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SB 285 (Wiener) Held in Assembly Appropriations

August 30, 2019 • Jared Call
Today, SB 285 (Wiener) was held in the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

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