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El Monte City Schools Take on Breakfast

February 24, 2014 • Nicola Edwards
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. 
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CalFresh Performance & Customer Service Bill Introduced

February 24, 2014 • Alexis Fernandez
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
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SB 1147: CalFresh Performance & Customer Service Backgrounder

February 22, 2014 • Alexis Fernandez
Backgrounder, prepared by CFPA and SFMFB. PDF
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2014 CalFresh Forum Resources Now Posted!

February 18, 2014 • Alexis Fernandez
2.18.2014 Materials and resources from today’s CalFresh Forum are now available.
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Medi-Cal & CalFresh Bill Introduced

February 13, 2014 • Alexis Fernandez
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
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SB 1002: Sample Support Letter

February 13, 2014 • Alexis Fernandez
A CFPA and WCLP prepared sample support letter to the author. DOC
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CalFresh Forum Workshop Descriptions Now Posted!

February 7, 2014 • Alexis Fernandez
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
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CFPA Statement on Passage of Farm Bill

February 7, 2014 • Kerry Birnbach
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.
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National Survey of Summer Meal Sponsors

February 6, 2014 • Tia Shimada
2.6.2014 Our friends at the Food Research and Action Center and Share Our Strength are soliciting input on summer meals
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Take the Survey! Federal Child Nutrition Advocacy

February 5, 2014 • Elyse Homel Vitale
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.
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Farm Bill Clears Senate 68-32, Heads to President

February 4, 2014 • Kerry Birnbach
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.
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It's Never Too Early To Plan for a Nutritious Summer!

February 4, 2014 • Jared Call
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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AB 2449: Adequate Time to Eat Backgrounder

January 30, 2014 • Tracey Patterson
Backgrounder, prepared by CFPA. PDF
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More Event Details Now Available!

January 30, 2014 • Alexis Fernandez
1.30.2014 Are you looking for event details, such as directions, parking and pubic transportation information? If so, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve just posted an updated event info sheet
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Farm Bill Passes House 251 – 166

January 29, 2014 • Kerry Birnbach
1.29.2013 Today the House passed H.R. 2642 which included nearly $9 billion in SNAP cuts. CFPA opposed the bill because of the negative impact of the cuts on low-income Californians. 
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CFPA Statement on Farm Bill, H.R. 2642

January 28, 2014 • Kerry Birnbach
1.28.2014 CFPA urges the California Congressional delegation to vote “no” on H.R. 2642, which includes a significant cut to SNAP (known as CalFresh in California) of $8.6 billion over ten years.
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Start Advocating for ECE Nutrition Investments!

January 27, 2014 • Elyse Homel Vitale
1.27.2014 Over the past few years, the California Legislature has responded to our collective advocacy by prioritizing nutrition in ECE settings.
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Jan 29th: House to Vote on Latest Farm Bill

January 27, 2014 • Kerry Birnbach
1.27.2014 Negotiators from the House and Senate Agriculture Committees have agreed on a new farm bill that will likely come to the House for a vote on Wednesday.
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Stepping Up to the Tray

January 24, 2014 • Jeannie Wakamatsu
1.24.2014 Improving the quality and appeal of school meals can be challenging, but schools around the nation are proving critics wrong. School districts’efforts to implement
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Easier Transition from Afterschool to Summer Meals

January 22, 2014 • Tracey Patterson
1.22.14 USDA recently extended administrative flexibility and simplifications to encourage CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Meal sponsors to serve Summer Meals during the school break.
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Congress Expected to Pass 1.1 Trillion Spending Bill

January 15, 2014 • Elyse Homel Vitale
1.15.2014 The $1.1 trillion government-wide Omnibus spending bill easily cleared the U.S. House Wednesday and is expected to be called up by Senate Democrats by Saturday. The Omnibus spending package (H.R.3547) will continue funding the government
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Adequate Time to Eat Research and Policies

January 15, 2014 • Tracey Patterson
Summary of research and policies, prepared by CFPA. PDF
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CFPA Responds to Governor's Budget Proposal

January 15, 2014 • Alexis Fernandez
1.15.2014 Last week, Governor Brown released his 2014-15 state budget. The budget proposes $106 billion for the General Fund, with just under $7 billion allotted to Human Services and $45 billion for K-12 education. The proposed budget also includes
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2014-15 Budget Documents

January 14, 2014 • Elyse Homel Vitale
Governor’s Proposed Budget, K thru 12 Education. PDF Governor’s Revised May Budget, K thru 12 Education. PDF Legislature’s Enrolled Budget, K thru 12 Education. PDF Governor’s Enacted Budget. Released in July.
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AB 191 Implementation Update

January 13, 2014 • Alexis Fernandez
1.13.2014 As of January 1, 2014 counties across California began implementation of AB 191 (Bocanegra) Strengthening the Connection between CalFresh and Medi-Cal. The Department of Social Services (CDSS) has released an All County Letter

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