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Assembly Ed Votes to Support More Meals for Young Kids

March 28, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
AB 842 (Limón) passed out of the Assembly Committee on Education yesterday
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One Week Left to Comment on Proposed SNAP Rule—Many Reasons to Speak Out

March 27, 2019 • Gabby Tilley
There are many reasons to oppose USDA’s proposed SNAP rule, but they all come back to one main point–cutting people off SNAP is not an effective way
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Food Insecurity Is an LGBTQ+ Issue—Proposed SNAP Rule Would Worsen Disparities

March 21, 2019 • Gabby Tilley
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) adults are 1.6 times more likely to have experienced
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2019 CalFresh Forum Presentations Now Posted

March 20, 2019 • Jared Call
Materials and resources from the 2019 CalFresh Forum are now available. CFPA would like to thank all of this year’s presenters for their contributions toward
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Assembly Education Committee to Discuss AB 842 (Limón) on March 27th

March 18, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
Letters of supports needed to help advance AB 842 out of committee.
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Proposed SNAP Rule Changes Would Further Punish People with Criminal Records

March 15, 2019 • Gabby Tilley
One in five Californians are living with a past criminal conviction, 76 percent of whom have experienced barriers to success (trouble securing housing,
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President’s Budget Would Increase Hunger and Poverty

March 12, 2019 • Jared Call
Yesterday, President Trump released his FY 2020 budget proposing $220 billion in cuts to SNAP
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This International Women’s Day Take a Stand for SNAP – Fight Harsh Time Limits

March 8, 2019 • Gabby Tilley
USDA’s proposed rule to increase the number of SNAP participants subject to a time limit on assistance is an attack on women, children, and vulnerable young adults.
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SB 285 Co-Sponsor Letter

March 1, 2019 • Jared Call
Read the SB 285 Co-Sponsor Letter PDF
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SB 499 CA Grown for Healthy Kids Act Introduced!

February 26, 2019 • Elyse Homel Vitale
On February 21, Senator Mike McGuire (North Coast) introduced Senate Bill 499, the “California-Grown for Healthy Kids Act,”
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Sign on in Support of SB 499

February 26, 2019 • Elyse Homel Vitale
Show your support for creating and sustaining equitable, healthy, hunger-free schools.
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SB 499 Bill Text

February 25, 2019 • Elyse Homel Vitale
Read the SB 499 Bill Language link
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Expanding CalFresh to Low-Income Older Adults and People with Disabilities

February 25, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
Last year, thanks to the generous support of Archstone Foundation CFPA convened state partners and older adults from around the state
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Sign on in support of SB 285

February 21, 2019 • Tracey Patterson
Show your support for improved access to CalFresh within an easy-to-use, integrated social safety net.
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2019 CalFresh Forum Event Program Now Available

February 21, 2019 • Jared Call
The 2019 CalFresh Forum event program is now available. This year’s event will feature a special focus on the upcoming expansion of CalFresh eligibility to SSI
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Hunger-Free Preschool and Child Care Bill Introduced!

February 21, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
Yesterday, Assemblymembers Monique Limón and Susan Eggman introduced AB 842
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Senator Wiener Introduces SB 285- CalFresh Connect!

February 21, 2019 • Tracey Patterson
Last week, Senator Scott Wiener (San Francisco) introduced SB 285, which sets clear goals and accountability for CalFresh enrollment
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Bill Text

February 20, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
AB 842 bill language. link
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Frequently Asked Questions

February 20, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
Prepared by CFPA. PDF
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Data Brief

February 20, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
Prepared by UC ANR & CFPA PDF
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Research Brief

February 20, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
Prepared by UC ANR PDF
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In the News

February 19, 2019 • Melissa Cannon
Compilation of articles. PDF
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School Meal Research Summary

February 18, 2019 • Elyse Homel Vitale
School nutrition & academics. PDF School breakfast overview. PDF
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New Year, New Guarantee for Students in Charter Schools

February 14, 2019 • Tia Shimada
Starting in the 2019-20 school year, all low-income students in grades K-12 will finally have guaranteed access to free and reduced-price meals, no matter which public school they attend.
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CalFresh Voices

February 14, 2019 • Jared Call
The importance of CalFresh, in participants’ own words. PDF

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