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Learning from Mass HIP

December 19, 2017 • Tracey Patterson
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
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Revitalizing Local Economy and Community Health: Why CalFresh Matters to Millions

December 4, 2017 • Rucha Chitnis
12.04.2017 CalFresh helps millions of California workers in low-paying jobs buy the food they need directly from businesses in their communities.
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Senate GOP Tax Bill Would Cut Health Care, Raise Deficit

November 29, 2017 • Jared Call
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,
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Free School Meals for Students Affected by NorCal Fires

November 29, 2017 • Elyse Homel Vitale
11.29.2017 Did You Know? Students affected by the Northern California wildfires can be directly certified for free school meals!
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Our Annual Report 2016

November 29, 2017 • George Manalo-LeClair
Year in Review 2016,
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Survey Results: Direct Certification with Medicaid

November 17, 2017 • Anna Colby
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).
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House GOP Tax Bill a Bad Deal for Low- and Moderate-Income Californians

November 14, 2017 • Jared Call
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
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Breaking the Stigma of Hunger: Veterans on the Frontline

November 3, 2017 • Rucha Chitnis
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.
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25th Anniversary Slideshow

October 20, 2017 • George Manalo-LeClair
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#FarmBillFriday Launches

October 13, 2017 • Melissa Cannon
10.13.2017 We’re launching #FarmBillFriday to educate, mobilize, and empower Californians
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Celebrate! New Law Creates Hunger Free Schools in CA

October 13, 2017 • Elyse Homel Vitale
10.13.2017 We are thrilled to announce that SB 138 (McGuire) was signed into law by Governor Brown
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CFPA Convenes Child Care Stakeholders

October 9, 2017 • Melissa Cannon
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.
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House Budget Sets up Tax Cuts for Wealthy by Slashing Funding for Low-Income Programs

October 6, 2017 • Jared Call
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
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Your Input Needed: Engage, Listen, Prioritize for 2018

September 25, 2017 • Tracey Patterson
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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Just Released: Attendance & Breakfast policy brief

September 20, 2017 • Anna Colby
09.20.2017 Attendance at school is essential for academic success. Yet, over one in nine students are chronically absent in California. Chronic absenteeism is an equity issue
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Act Now for Hunger-Free Schools! SB 138 onto Governor!

September 18, 2017 • Elyse Homel Vitale
09.18.2017 Your letters, calls & emails in support of hunger-free schools are working! We need you more than ever- this is the final stretch! SB 138 (McGuire) needs to clear one last hurdle to become law.
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SB 138 Sample Letter of Support

September 8, 2017 • Tracey Patterson
A customizable letter to Governor Brown with submission instructions. doc
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Anti-Hunger Partners Comment on the Next Farm Bill

September 7, 2017 • Melissa Cannon
9.7.2017 In collaboration with the California Hunger Action Coalition , CFPA recently submitted comments to the House Ag Committee putting forward our shared priorities for the 2018 Farm Bill.
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SB 138 Clears the Assembly Floor!

September 7, 2017 • Elyse Homel Vitale
09.06.2017 SB 138 (McGuire) made it through the Assembly with unanimous, bipartisan support! Next it will head to the Senate for concurrence and then to Governor Brown’s desk.
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Denouncing the Termination of DACA

September 6, 2017 • Kevin Lee
9.6.2017 CFPA stands in solidarity with our immigrant rights partners, affirms importance of DACA for the health and well-being of all Californians.
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SB 138 (McGuire) Moves to the Assembly Floor!

September 1, 2017 • Elyse Homel Vitale
9.1.2017 Thanks to your support, we are just steps away from hunger free schools in California! SB 138 (McGuire) passed out of Assembly Appropriations Committee with a unanimous, bipartisan 16-0 vote!
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What's Next for California Food Assistance

September 1, 2017 • Tracey Patterson
9.1.2017 Today, AB 164 (Arambula)- California Food Assistance, was held in the Senate Appropriations Committee. A great thank you to all of you who supported the bill and brought it this far.
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Comments on ESSA State Plan

August 23, 2017 • Anna Colby
Recommendations for integrating health and wellness into CA’s accountability system PDF
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Back to School, Back to Basics

August 20, 2017 • Tia Shimada
8.21.217 California students are headed back to school. Read CFPA’s latest release, Back to Basics: Food & Fairness in Schools, about meeting students’ needs so they can learn and succeed. PDF
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Webinar: New CalFresh Policies for Seniors

August 16, 2017 • Jared Call
ATC & CDSS Webinar: Streamlining Enrollment and Boosting Benefits for Seniors link

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