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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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CFPA Denounces Final Public Charge Rule and Vows to Protect Immigrant Families

August 14, 2019 • Gabby Tilley
Today, the Trump administration finalized its public charge rule–making the use of certain nutrition
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2020 CalFresh ABAWD Time Limit Waiver Request Approved – All But Six Counties Remain Under Waiver

August 2, 2019 • Jared Call
The California Department of Social Services CalFresh Branch request to the USDA
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New Trump Administration Proposal Would Cut CalFresh for Working Families, Seniors, People with Disabilities

July 23, 2019 • Jared Call
This morning, the Trump Administration proposed new, misguided, rules for SNAP/CalFresh. The rule targets low-income families by seeking to end a long-standing state option that eases the CalFresh application burden for families that qualify for other federal benefits, like CalWORKs in California.
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What Change Do You Want to See?

July 18, 2019 • Tia Shimada
Each year, we ask individuals and organizations across California, “What change do you want to see?” Please help us understand the challenges and successes affecting you and your community.
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¿Qué Cambios Quieres Ver?

July 18, 2019 • Tia Shimada
Cada año, le preguntamos a individuos y organizaciones en todo California, “¿Qué cambios quieren ver?” Ayúdenos a comprender los desafíos y éxitos que le afectan a usted y a su comunidad.
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SB 285 (Wiener) Needs Your Support! Call, Tweet, & Email Key Assemblymembers Today

July 15, 2019 • Jared Call
SB 285 needs your support to clear its next legislative hurdle, the Assembly Appropriations
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Senate Ed Votes to Support More Meals for Young Kids

July 12, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
AB 842 (Limón) passed out of the Senate Ed Committee on July 9th with a unanimous vote of support!
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CFPA Comments Opposing HUD Proposal to Restrict Housing Assistance

July 11, 2019 • Gabby Tilley
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently published a proposal in the Federal Register that would bar families from receiving
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SB 285 (Wiener) Heads to Assembly Appropriations – Send in Your Letter of Support Today!

July 10, 2019 • Jared Call
Last week, SB 285 (Wiener) passed out of the Assembly Human Services Committee on a unanimous 7-0 vote. The bill will next be heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee, likely on August 14th. Submit a letter by by August 7th to show your support for
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SB 285 (Wiener) Moves on to Assembly Appropriations!

July 9, 2019 • Jared Call
Thanks to a tremendous showing of support from stakeholders last week, SB 285 (Wiener) passed the Assembly Human Services Committee on a unanimous
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CFPA Submits Comments Opposing Federal Proposal to Shrink Poverty Threshold

June 21, 2019 • Tia Shimada
The OMB proposes to update the Census Bureau’s poverty thresholds using a slower-rising measure of inflation than the current Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). If enacted, the change would lower the poverty line with the effect worsening over time.
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Funding for SB 499 Not Included in State Budget

June 16, 2019 • Elyse Homel Vitale
Last week, the California Legislature approved a multi-billion dollar budget that, unfortunately, does not include any funding for SB 499
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Historic Budget, Yet Most Food Priorities Unfunded

June 14, 2019 • Tracey Patterson
Yesterday the Legislature passed the 2019-20 Budget Act in a compromise with Governor Newsom.
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SB 285 (Wiener) Heads to Assembly Human Services – Send in Your Letter of Support Today!

May 30, 2019 • Jared Call
SB 285 (Wiener) has passed the Senate and will next be heard in the Assembly Human Services Committee, likely on July 2nd. Submit a letter by by June 26th
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Take Action! Call & Email for Food Access in State Budget

May 28, 2019 • Tracey Patterson
As we head into State Budget Conference, key Senators and Assemblymembers need to hear from you!

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