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Legislative Agenda Archive

March 9, 2018 • George Manalo-LeClair
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2018 CalFresh Forum Event Program Now Posted!

March 5, 2018 • Jared Call
The 2018 CalFresh Forum event program is now available. This year’s event will feature plenaries and panels led by speakers with varied and extensive
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Upcoming Webinar – CalFresh & WIC: Better Together!

March 1, 2018 • Elyse Homel Vitale
3.1.2018 Register today! Join us for a webinar on March 27th to learn more about how CalFresh and WIC work better together.
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CFPA 2018 Federal Policy Agenda

February 22, 2018 • Jared Call
Today, CFPA released our 2018 Federal Policy Agenda. We believe that now is the time for California to lead the fight against hunger and poverty. In a land of such great abundance and opportunity,
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Tell California Leaders to Support School Breakfast!

February 22, 2018 • Jared Call
California kids need your help! Budget leaders will soon be making decisions about how our state funds programs that affect the health and success of California kids.
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Sign On to Support Double the Fresh in CalFresh

February 22, 2018 • Tracey Patterson
Add your logo to the coalition letter to secure $9 million to Double the Fresh in CalFresh!
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"Hunger is an Issue of Justice": Lessons from refugee and immigrant youth in San Diego

February 22, 2018 • Rucha Chitnis
Youth leadership is key to build an inclusive, healthy and just food system. Photojournalist Rucha Chitnis captures the vital voices
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AB 1871: Join the Crusade

February 20, 2018 • Tia Shimada
2.20.2018 Hunger doesn’t care where kids go to school. That’s why California needs AB 1871 (Bonta) to guarantee that all low-income, public school students
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SB 900: Support Double the 'Fresh' in CalFresh

February 16, 2018 • Jared Call
SB 900 (Wiener & Arambula), the California Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Project bill, will be heard in the Senate Human Services Committee on April 10.
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Sample Letter of Support

February 16, 2018 • Jared Call
Get a customizable letter and instructions for submission. doc
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Frequently Asked Questions

February 16, 2018 • Jared Call
FAQ prepared by CFPA PDF
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State Assembly to Discuss Food with Care on 3/13

February 15, 2018 • Melissa Cannon
2.15.2018. Will you join us in showing support for #FoodWithCare?
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President’s Budget: A Backward-Looking Proposal to Increase Hunger and Hardship

February 13, 2018 • Jared Call
The President’s FY 19 budget is the latest illustration of the Trump administration’s indefensible approach of favoring wealthy Americans and large corporations while cutting vital support that helps low-income Americans
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CFPA Submits Comments to USDA on Food Crediting in CACFP

February 12, 2018 • Kevin Lee
2.12.2018 Take action! USDA is requesting input for informing food crediting in child nutrition programs, including the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
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2018 CalFresh Forum Draft Agenda Now Available

February 8, 2018 • Jared Call
2.08.2018 The 2018 CalFresh Forum draft agenda is now available. This year’s event will feature plenaries and panels led by speakers with varied and extensive CalFresh/SNAP policy and programmatic expertise.
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2018 Freshy Award Voting Now Open!

February 6, 2018 • Jared Call
2.06.2017 The 2018 Freshy Award nominations are now in and voting has begun! The winners, which will be selected based on your votes, will be announced at the CalFresh Forum on March 14. The Freshy Awards honor the actions of individual Californians and organizations
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Call to California's Congressional Delegation

February 5, 2018 • Melissa Cannon
Talking points for the 2018 Farm Bill. PDF
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CA Child Care Nutrition Research Update and Policy Convening Proceedings

February 5, 2018 • Melissa Cannon
Presentations from research experts and lessons learned from the convening. PDF
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ENACT Day 2018 Registration Is Open!

February 5, 2018 • Kevin Lee
2.5.2018 Registration is open for our annual day of education and advocacy around nutrition and active transportation!
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Sign On in Support of Food with Care

February 5, 2018 • Melissa Cannon
Add your logo to the coalition letter.
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New Congressional District Fact Sheets

February 1, 2018 • Kevin Lee
With the Farm Bill set to expire this year, we must call on California’s congressional delegation to fight for #Food4All. CalFresh provides critical support for millions of Californians
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Call to CA's Congressional Delegation

February 1, 2018 • Melissa Cannon
Talking points for the 2018 Farm Bill. PDF
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Support Letter to Governor Brown

January 30, 2018 • Tia Shimada
Get a customizable support letter and instructions on how to submit your letter to Governor Brown. doc
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AB 1871: Support Food & Fairness in Charters

January 30, 2018 • Tia Shimada
1.30.2018 We believe in food for all students experiencing need. If you do too, submit a letter of support for AB 1871! Charter school students deserve equitable
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CDSS ABAWD Time Limit Policy Handbook Released

January 29, 2018 • Jared Call
1.29.2018 The California Department of Social Services CalFresh Branch recently a released, via All County Letter (ACL), the California Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) Handbook Version 1.0.

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