CFPA in the AJPH on Ethics of Obesity Prevention

3.19.2014 The latest American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) features a paper coauthored by CFPA, “Ethics and Obesity Prevention: Ethical Considerations in 3 Approaches to Reducing Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages” 

CFPA Statement: Preserve Heat and Eat in CA

3.17.2014 On February 7, 2014 President Obama signed the farm bill. Included in the new law is a provision intended to curtail the use of what has come to be known as “Heat and Eat”. As one of the 17 states using Heat and Eat, this change will [...]

Send us your change! Roundup to support CFPA

3.16.2016 California Food Policy Advocates is using Mychange.

Smarter Lunchrooms Movement

Students make healthier choices in the cafeteria using Smarter Lunchroom tools. link

Redesign Your Cafeteria for $0!

Here are 5 quick and easy no-cost ideas to turn your cafeteria into a smarter lunchroom. PDF

Cafeteria Makeover Tips

Five quick ways to redesign your cafeteria for less than $10. PDF

ECE Nutrition Investment Proposal is Making Progress

3.13.2014 On March 11th, the Assembly Budget Committee held a Joint Hearing for Subcommittees #1 (Health and Human Services) and #2 (Education Finance) to discuss early childhood education (ECE).

East Valley High School's Makeover

Check out how one LAUSD school increased the uptake of fruits and vegetables by 15%. PDF

Submit AB 2449 Support Letters Today!

3.11.2014 AB 2449 will be heard in the Assembly Education Committee on Wednesday, March 26. Please submit AB 2449 support letters by Monday, March 17. A sample support letter is

Submit SB 1002 Support Letters Today!

3.9.2014 SB 1002 will be heard in the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday, March 26. Please submit SB 1002 support letters by Monday, March 17. A sample support letter is

Submit SB 1147 Support Letters Today!

3.9.2014 SB 1147 (DeSaulnier) will be heard in the Senate Human Services Committee on Tuesday, April 8. Please submit letters in support of SB 1147 by Monday, March 31st. A sample support letter is

AB 1147 Sample Support Letter

A CFPA prepared sample support letter. DOC

Adequate Time to Eat Bill Introduced

2.24.2014 Assemblymember Raul Bocanegra (Los Angeles) has introduced AB 2449, Adequate Time to Eat: Lunchtime Supports Learning. This CFPA-sponsored legislation would ensure that students are given adequate time to eat lunch at school.

El Monte City Schools Take on Breakfast

2.24.2014  On February 6th El Monte City School District showed how implementing Breakfast in the Classroom brings benefits to the students and the district. 

CalFresh Performance & Customer Service Bill Introduced

2.24.2014 Senator Mark DeSaulnier (Concord) has introduced SB 1147 CalFresh Customer Service and Performance which seeks to ensure that CalFresh enrollment and participation are straightforward, consistent experiences for individuals

SB 1147: CalFresh Performance & Customer Service Backgrounder

Backgrounder, prepared by CFPA and SFMFB. PDF

2014 CalFresh Forum Resources Now Posted!

2.18.2014 Materials and resources from today’s CalFresh Forum are now available.

Medi-Cal & CalFresh Bill Introduced

2.13.2014 Today Senator de León (Los Angeles) introduced SB 1002 Aligning Opportunities for Health which aims to strengthen alignment between Medi-Cal and CalFresh reporting periods. CFPA is excited to co-sponsor with Western Center on Law

SB 1002: Sample Support Letter

A CFPA and WCLP prepared sample support letter to the author. DOC

CalFresh Forum Workshop Descriptions Now Posted!

2.7.2014 Workshop descriptions are now available. The Forum workshops will cover everything from CalFresh data, legislation, and outreach to  healthy food  access. There is

CFPA Statement on Passage of Farm Bill

2.7.2014 CFPA is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of low-income Californians by increasing their access to nutritious, affordable food and has actively opposed any Farm Bill proposal that includes cuts to SNAP.

National Survey of Summer Meal Sponsors

2.6.2014 Our friends at the Food Research and Action Center and Share Our Strength are soliciting input on summer meals

Take the Survey! Federal Child Nutrition Advocacy

2.5.2014 Be heard! CFPA is conducting an online survey to inform our 2014 federal priorities for child nutrition advocacy. We hope to gather input from a wide range of organizations and agencies that work on or with the federal child nutrition programs.

Farm Bill Clears Senate 68-32, Heads to President

2.4.2014 The Farm Bill, which includes a $9 billion cut to SNAP, passed the Senate today by a 68-32 vote and will head to President Obama for signature.

It's Never Too Early To Plan for a Nutritious Summer!

2.4.2014  State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson is encouraging leaders across the state to take steps to serve more summer meals.
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