AB 1871 Introduced: Food & Fairness for CA Students

1.17.2018 Yesterday, Assemblymember Bonta, along with co-authors Assemblymembers Chiu and Cristina Garcia, introduced a bill (AB 1871)

Why We Need AB 1871

Data & stories about what’s at stake. PDF

School Meal Programs: The Basics

A one-pager on funding, facilities, and operations. PDF

SB 900 Bill Text

Read the SB 900 bill language. link

AB 1871 in the News

“A Lawmakers’ Crusade…“, coverage by the California Health Report link

Support Working Families with After School Meals

1.16.2018 Read CFPA’s latest release on supporting working families with after school programs and meals. PDF. After school programs help working families

AB 1871 Bill Text

Read the AB 1871 bill language. link

Food With Care Research Summary

Research summary prepared by CFPA PDF

Grants to Expand School Breakfast: Register Today for Webinar on 2/15

Updated 1.24.2018 Get ready! This month, the state will open the second year of grant applications for new school breakfast funds.

Looking Ahead: 2018 State Policy Agenda

1.3.2018 Get engaged! State policy can make a significant impact to break the cycle of hunger, poor health and poverty. CFPA calls on the State Legislature

GOP Passes Tax Bill, Setting Up Fight to Protect CalFresh

12.20.2017 HR 1, the GOP tax bill passed by both the Senate and House today, will head to the President

Learning from Mass HIP

CFPA’s intiative would be a variation of the successful Massachusetts HIP, the first pilot-to-program in the nation to launch EBT nutrition incentives. link

Revitalizing Local Economy and Community Health: Why CalFresh Matters to Millions

12.04.2017 CalFresh helps millions of California workers in low-paying jobs buy the food they need directly from businesses in their communities.

Senate GOP Tax Bill Would Cut Health Care, Raise Deficit

11.29.2017 This week, the Senate is expected to hold a floor vote on its version of the GOP Tax Bill. The bill, like the House GOP version passed two weeks ago,

Free School Meals for Students Affected by NorCal Fires

11.29.2017 Did You Know? Students affected by the Northern California wildfires can be directly certified for free school meals!

Our Annual Report 2016

Year in Review 2016,

Survey Results: Direct Certification with Medicaid

11.17.2017 Direct Certification with Medicaid has made it possible for schools to provide free meals to all students using the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

House GOP Tax Bill a Bad Deal for Low- and Moderate-Income Californians

11.14.2017 This Thursday, November 16, the House is expected to hold a floor vote on HR 1, its version of the GOP Tax Bill. The plan includes the same flawed ideas as previous proposals

Breaking the Stigma of Hunger: Veterans on the Frontline

11.03.2017 As the cost of living continues to rise in California, low and moderate income households are struggling to put food on the table. Hunger does not discriminate; it impacts seniors, working families, and our veterans.

25th Anniversary Slideshow

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#FarmBillFriday Launches

10.13.2017 We’re launching #FarmBillFriday to educate, mobilize, and empower Californians

Celebrate! New Law Creates Hunger Free Schools in CA

10.13.2017 We are thrilled to announce that SB 138 (McGuire) was signed into law by Governor Brown

CFPA Convenes Child Care Stakeholders

10.09.2017 On Thursday, October 26th child care stakeholders will gather in Sacramento to help identify strategies for increasing access to child care and high quality nutrition environments.

House Budget Sets up Tax Cuts for Wealthy by Slashing Funding for Low-Income Programs

10.06.17 Yesterday, the House passed its FY 18 Budget Resolution along a party-line vote of 219-206. This was this first step in setting up a fast-track approval process not needing bipartisan support

Your Input Needed: Engage, Listen, Prioritize for 2018

9.25.17 Over the past few months, CFPA has been listening to the input of hundreds of Californians from around the state. We heard your thoughts, concerns, and emerging opportunities to increase low-income Californians’ access to affordable, nutritious food.
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