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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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New Report: WIC & CalFresh Work Better Together

January 29, 2018 • Elyse Homel Vitale
1.29.2018 The basics costs of raising a family in California often far exceed the annual income of full-time working parents. With limited resources, low-income families
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Take Action! Protect School Meal Standards

January 22, 2018 • Anna Colby
01.22.2018 Take Action! The USDA recently proposed changes that would weaken school nutrition. These changes are a step in the wrong direction
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SB 900 Introduced: Double the 'Fresh' in CalFresh

January 20, 2018 • Jared Call
Senator Scott Wiener (San Francisco) has introduced Senate Bill 900 — the California Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Project bill. CFPA is proud to be co-sponsoring
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Related Legislation: SB 900

January 19, 2018 • Tracey Patterson
Learn more about SB 900 link
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Food With Care State Budget Campaign Launch

January 18, 2018 • Melissa Cannon
Governor Brown’s proposal for the state budget is missing a strong investment in the health and development of our youngest learners. In response, CFPA is launching Food With Care, a campaign to make healthy meals more accessible to children in child care.
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Sample Social Media Posts

January 17, 2018 • Anna Colby
Share your support on social media!

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