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2020 Federal COVID-19 Waivers We Are Tracking

March 30, 2020 • Tia Shimada
Struggling to make ends meet: Food Insecurity In California Federal Lead Melissa CannonSenior AdvocateOakland Resources COVID-19 Updates link Federal Updates link Federal COVID-19 Waivers We Are Tracking You Might Also Find This Interesting… Was this resource helpful? Please consider supporting Nourish California’s work. Your 100% tax-deductible donation [...]
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COVID-19 Response: Nutrition Program Flexibilities Tracker

March 30, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
As the public health emergency worsens, federal and state policymakers have taken a number of actions to strengthen the nutrition safety net and improve food access.
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COVID-19 Update 3/27: Statement on CARES Act Passage

March 27, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
The CARES Act is an important step forward — but, critical gaps remain.
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COVID-19 Update 3/25: The Latest on the Federal Stimulus

March 25, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
As Congress continues neogtiations on legislative vehicles in response to the coronavirus outbreak, there are multiple efforts underway to increase access to food and financial relief.
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California's Coronavirus Food Security Efforts for Older Adults

March 24, 2020 • Jared Call
Below are information and resources available for older adults and those who care for them.
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School-Aged Children

March 23, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Food Resources for Students link
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California’s Coronavirus Food Security Efforts for School-Aged Children

March 23, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Resources available for school-aged children. Children of all ages can access grab and go school meals during COVID-19-related school closures. On March 13th Governor Newsom issued an Executive Order ensuring California school districts retain state funding even in the event of physical closure due to coronavirus. In order [...]
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Young Children

March 23, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Food Resources for Young Children link
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California's Coronavirus Food Security Efforts for Young Children

March 23, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Resources available for young children.
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Statement on Families First Coronavirus Response Act Passage

March 18, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Joint Statement by California Association of Food Banks, California Food Policy Advocates & Western Center on Law & Poverty.
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COVID-19 Update 3/16: California Implements Nutrition Program Flexibilities

March 16, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Community partners across the state are working around the clock to make sure vulnerable Californians are getting the food they need as schools, senior centers, and businesses take necessary precautions to limit the spread of coronavirus.
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DC District Court Grants Motion to Block Portions of USDA's ABAWD Rule

March 14, 2020 • Jared Call
We have some good news to share amidst all of the pressing issues facing the state and nation. On March 13, the U.S. District Court for D.C. issued a nationwide injunction halting USDA’s proposed final rule
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Healthy Food for Hungry Minds

March 12, 2020 • Jared Call
CFPA blog post for Ed100 link
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Submit a Letter of Support for SB 882 (Wiener) Today!

February 25, 2020 • Jared Call
SB 882 (Wiener) would make it easier for eligible low-income Californians to sign up and stay connected to CalFresh, particularly older adults and people
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Senator Wiener Introduces SB 882: CalFresh—Simpler for Seniors

February 25, 2020 • Jared Call
Last week, Senator Scott Wiener (SD-11) introduced SB 882, which makes three major improvements
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How It Works

February 25, 2020 • Tia Shimada
A one-page explanation of the SB 1417 funding formulas. PDF
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Fight Fear With Facts as New Public Charge Rule Takes Effect

February 24, 2020 • Gabby Tilley
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) begins implementation of its new public charge rule.
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SB 1417 Bill Text

February 24, 2020 • Jared Call
Read the SB 1417 bill language. link
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2020 CalFresh Forum Presentations Now Posted

February 13, 2020 • Kameron Mims-Jones
Materials and resources from the 2020 CalFresh Forum are now available. CFPA would like to thank all of this year’s presenters for their contributions toward
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President Trump Unveils His Budget Proposal for 2021

February 11, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Yesterday, President Trump released his Administration’s budget proposal for the next fiscal year.
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Make a Tax-Deductible Contribution Today!

February 4, 2020 • George Manalo-LeClair
2.1.2020 CFPA is a non-profit organization. Your gifts to us are tax deductible.
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Make a Bequest and Leave a Legacy of Food and Health

February 4, 2020 • George Manalo-LeClair
2.1.2020 As a registered non-profit organization, California Food Policy Advocates is eligible to receive charitable bequests,
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Donate Your Car! And Deduct!

February 4, 2020 • George Manalo-LeClair
2.1.2020 Donate your vehicle and know that you are doing a good deed. We will take care of the hard work, and even tow your car away for free
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Shop! Your Purchases Support Us

February 4, 2020 • George Manalo-LeClair
2.1.2020 When you shop @AmazonSmile, Amazon will make a donation to California Food Policy Advocates.
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CFPA Opposes Proposed Rule Restricting Access to SSI

February 3, 2020 • Kameron Mims-Jones
Last year, the Social Security Administration proposed a new rule that would impact recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI.)

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