AB 2099 Referred to Assembly Committees

03.01.16  On February 29, 2015, AB 2099 (Stone), Safe Drinking Water Assistance Program,  was referred to Assembly Committee on Human Services and Assembly Committee on Environmental Safety & Toxic Materials.  

Human Right to Water FAQ

FAQ prepared by State Water Resource Control Board PDF

CalFresh 101

A basic background of CalFresh PDF

2016 School Nutrition Equipment Grants Announced

2.25.2016 USDA, the Dairy Council, and the National Football League announced $35 million in funding will be made available for schools to upgrade kitchen equipment to serve nutritious meals. 

AB 2054 Sample Letter of Support

A customizable letter with instructions for submission. doc

Voice Your Support for AB 2054: Fight Summer Hunger!

2.22.2016 It’s time to tell California leaders that all children deserve year-round access to nutritious food. Summer is an especially vulnerable time for low-income children. When school is out, kids lose

Voice Your Support for AB 2099: Safe Drinking Water

2.22.2016 It’s time to tell California leaders that access to safe drinking water is a human right that no one should go without. Many California residents face daunting challenges

Assemblymember Mark Stone Introduces AB 2099

2.19.16 On February 17, 2016, Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Monterey) introduced AB 2099, Safe Drinking Water for Food Insecure Families. The bill would authorize the State’s Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system to deliver interim, supplemental benefits to low-income California households without safe drinking water.

AB 2099 Sample Support Letter

Sample support letter prepared by CFPA. doc

Asm. Thurmond Introduces AB 2054 to Fight Child Hunger

2.17.2016 Today, Assemblymember Tony Thurmond introduced AB 2054,  taking a bold and well-timed step to fight child hunger in California. The bill would

Improving Student Health through Water Jets

2.17.2016  A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics adds to a growing body of evidence supporting the importance of providing drinking water access in schools.

Drinking Water Funding Assistance for California Public Schools

02.16.2016  Drinking Water Funding for California Public Schools.

Our 20th Anniversary

A Microdoumentary celebrating our 20th Anniversary in 2012,

Our Annual Report 2015

Year in Review 2015,

Our Annual Report 2014

Year in Review 2014,

CFPA's Non-Profit Status

IRS Determination Letter PDF

California ABAWD Waiver Extended through 2017

2.04.2016 Today the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) CalFresh Branch announced through an All County Information Notice (ACIN) that the USDA Food and Nutrition Service

The Giving Library

A Giving Library video about CFPA,

Our Top Non-Profit Status

CFPA’s Guidestar Profile,

The White House Focuses on Child Hunger

2.02.2016 Last week, the White House hosted a conversation on child hunger in America and announced two promising new investments in child nutrition:

Immediate Action Needed: Contact your Senators today!

2.02.2016 Congress is making important decisions that will affect critical child nutrition programs for years to come. Now is the time to act: tell Congress that California kids deserve better access to nutritious meals!

Increase in Students Directly Certified for Free School Meals

1.29.2016 State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson reported a 32 percent increase in the number of students automatically approved to receive free meals in California schools.

Economic Effects of School Breakfast

Study overview PDF

Breakfast and Academics

Research highlights PDF

Expanding School Breakfast Drives Economic Growth

Study prepared for CFPA by the Blue Sky Consulting Group PDF
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