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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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FRAC Principals Report on BIC

January 10, 2014 • Nicola Edwards
01.10.2014 In 2013, 276 principals with Breakfast in the Classroom programs in their schools were surveyed about their experience with the program and about the effect the program had on their schools and students. Read more here…
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Freshy Award Voting Now Open!

January 7, 2014 • Alexis Fernandez
1.7.2014 The 2014 Freshy Award nominations are now in and voting has begun! The winners, which will be selected based on your votes, will be announced at the 2014 CalFresh Forum. The Freshy Awards honor the actions of individual Californians
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Lunchtime Media Coverage

January 6, 2014 • Tracey Patterson
6.26.14 Lawmakers: Students need 20 minutes to eat. Cabinet Report PDF 5.10.14 Students need time to eat. Sacramento Bee PDF 12.4.13 These days, school lunch hours are more like 15 minutes. NPR PDF 8.28.13 Schoolkids starved for time to eat their lunches. Center for Investigative Reporting PDF 1.23.13 [...]
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School Breakfast Strategies that Work!

January 6, 2014 • Nicola Edwards
01.06.14  Join us on February 6th to observe the Breakfast in the Classroom program at Wilkerson Elementary School in El Monte and learn how to make this happen in your district.
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The Year in Review: 2013's Most Signifcant Milestones

December 27, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
12.27.2013 Staff at California Food Policy Advocates look forward to welcoming the New Year and wish you the best in the coming months. 2013 proved a fruitful year for CFPA and our partners. We were successful in tackling some longstanding
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Mobile Food Vending Videos

December 20, 2013 • Tracey Patterson
All five videos are available on YouTube. link
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Film Series: Mobile Food Vending & Schools

December 20, 2013 • Tracey Patterson
12.20.2013 This series of micro-documentaries shares the experiences of community members who are facing the complex challenges that mobile food vending presents to those working toward safe and healthful school environments.
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Californians Support Limits on Mobile Vending Near Schools

December 20, 2013 • Tracey Patterson
12.20.13 A recent survey of California voters elicited their views about preventing obesity among children, encouraging healthful eating, and addressing mobile food vending near schools.
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Freshy Award Nomination Process Extended!

December 19, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
12.19.2013 There’s still time to nominate someone for a Freshy Award! The nomination process has been extended until 9am on Monday, January 6. CFPA will collect
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California Legislation Related to ECE Nutrition

December 19, 2013 • Elyse Homel Vitale
AB 290 (2013) – Chaptered link AB 1872 (2012) – Vetoed link AB 2084 (2010) – Chaptered link
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Relevant Articles

December 19, 2013 • Elyse Homel Vitale
Nutrition and Physical Activity Environments in Licensed Child Care: A Statewide Assessment of California. CFPA, Samuel & Associates, Center for Weight & Health, 2009. Relevant findings: Sites participating in CACFP served more healthful foods and beverages than non-CACFP sites. PDF Improving Early Care Obesity Prevention Through the Child and [...]
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California Eligible for New School Food Facilities Grants

December 19, 2013 • Tracey Patterson
12.19.2013 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that California will be among the 14 states eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants for new school food service equipment to help schools improve the quality of meals. 
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Farm Bill… Coming in January

December 13, 2013 • Kerry Birnbach
12.13.2013 Over the past week, Conference Committee leaders have been getting closer to a Farm Bill compromise that will come up for a vote in January. House members head back to their districts today, Dec. 13th, so no action will occur before then.
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CA Democratic Caucus Releases Budget Blueprint

December 11, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
12.11.2013 Today, on behalf of the California State Assembly Democratic Caucus, Speaker John A. Pérez released a “Blueprint for a Responsible Budget: Ensuring Stability, Expanding Opportunity.” The blueprint outlines a series of state investments
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Support CFPA & Innovative Policy Solutions

December 9, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
12.9.2013 During this holiday season we’re asking that our partners invest in hope and hard work by supporting CFPA. CFPA is dedicated to increasing low-income Californian’s access to healthy food at home, at school and throughout entire communities

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