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Categorical Eligibility is Working for California

April 17, 2018 • Jared Call
HR 2, the House Farm Bill, proposes to end a state option that allows low-income Californians with high child care and housing costs to remain eligible for CalFresh.
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The Conaway Farm Bill Will Increase Hunger

April 12, 2018 • Jared Call
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway (R-TX) has released the text of his 2018 Farm Bill proposal. CFPA and our anti-hunger partners
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SB 900 (Wiener & Arambula) Moves Forward!

April 12, 2018 • Jared Call
On April 10, in a busy hearing of the Senate Human Services Committee, SB 900 (Wiener & Arambula), the California Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Project bill, passed with unanimous,
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AB 1871 Moves Ahead: Join In!

April 12, 2018 • Tia Shimada
Four hours into a marathon, five-hour hearing, AB 1871 (Bonta) came up for a vote in the Assembly Education Committee.
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More Than Half Of American Babies Are At Risk For Malnourishment

April 3, 2018 • Jared Call
2.07.2018, Huffington Post, link
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AB 1871 FAQ

April 3, 2018 • Tia Shimada
Your questions answered. PDF
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State Senate to Discuss Child Care Meals on 5/10

April 2, 2018 • Melissa Cannon
Save the date to provide public comment in support of #foodwithcare.
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Webinar Materials – CalFresh & WIC: Better Together!

March 28, 2018 • Elyse Homel Vitale
Webinar recordings and slides are now available! On March 27th, CFPA hosted a webinar that explored how CalFresh and WIC
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2018 CalFresh Forum Presentations Now Posted

March 26, 2018 • Jared Call
Materials and resources from the 2018 CalFresh Forum are now available. CFPA would like to thank all of this year’s presenters for their contributions toward
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New Congressional District Farm Bill Fact Sheets: CalFresh and Children

March 23, 2018 • Kevin Lee
CalFresh keeps millions of California’s children out of poverty, and puts food on their plates. With the President’s draconian budget proposing to cut program funding
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Help Protect Access to Food! Submit Comments to USDA by April 9th

March 22, 2018 • Melissa Cannon
Nearly half a million California adults who don’t have children need CalFresh to put food on the table. The Trump Administration
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Join the Thunderclap for ENACT Day 2018!

March 20, 2018 • Kevin Lee
3.20.2018 We need YOUR help to promote ENACT Day 2018, a day of education and advocacy around issues impacting the health and well-being of all California residents
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Support State Funding to Double the Fresh in CalFresh

March 19, 2018 • Tracey Patterson
State Budget Subcommittees on Health and Human Services will be meeting soon to consider the request to fund the California Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Project: April 4 in the Assembly, and April 19 in the Senate.
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Tell the Assembly to Support #FoodwithCare

March 13, 2018 • Melissa Cannon
3.13.2018. On 3/13, advocates from across the state showed up at the capitol to ask policymakers to invest in serving healthy meals to children in child care.
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AB 1871: Letters of Support Due 4/4

March 9, 2018 • Tia Shimada
Hunger finds students no matter where they go to school. Students in all public schools, including charter schools, deserve access to nutritious meals. If you agree,
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Legislative Agenda Archive

March 9, 2018 • George Manalo-LeClair
2019 Legislative Agenda link 2018 Legislative Agenda link 2017 Legislative Agenda link 2016 Legislative Agenda link 2015 Legislative Agenda link 2014 Legislative Agenda link 2013 Legislative Agenda link 2012 Legislative Agenda link 2011 Legislative Agenda link 2010 Legislative Agenda link 2009 Legislative Agenda link 2008 Legislative Agenda link [...]
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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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