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State Superintendent Torlakson Supports Afterschool Meals

August 14, 2013 • Tracey Patterson
8.14.13 State Superintendent Tom Torlakson just sent a letter to superintendents, school food authorities, and afterschool program sponsors throughout California to urge them to start serving afterschool meals to students, if they are not already.
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Farm Bill Update: House to Vote $40 Billion Cut to SNAP

August 8, 2013 • Kerry Birnbach
8.8.2013 When Congress reconvenes in early September, the House will likely vote on a Republican-backed bill that would cut SNAP funding by $40 billion
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CFPA's 2014 Policy Development Survey

August 8, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
8.8.2013 Take the survey today and enter to win a $100 gift card! CFPA is launching its 2014 policy development process by asking for your input! We are conducting an online survey  to gather
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Improving Food Security, Incentivizing Healthy Food in SNAP

August 6, 2013 • Kerry Birnbach
8.6.2013 Over the past month, two new USDA evaluations of SNAP demonstrate the important role that benefits play in reducing food insecurity and can play in improving nutrition.
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Local Advocates Voice Support for AB 191!

July 24, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
7.24.2013 Thanks to Hunger Action Los Angeles’coordination, several Los Angeles based advocates met with Senator de León in the 22nd Senate District. The group expressed to the Senator, who is the Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, their
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CFPA Comments on HHS Proposed Rule for Child Care

July 23, 2013 • Elyse Homel Vitale
7.23.2013 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently released a proposed rule for the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF). When final, this rule will set certain health and safety standards for fund recipients. In California, CCDF money supports
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NFLAF Coalition Delivers CalFresh Recommendations to LA DPSS Director Spiller

July 17, 2013 • Yolanda Anguiano
7.17.2013 NFLAF developed a letter to LA DPSS’ Director Sheryl Spiller, and included the Coalition’s Recommendations for CalFresh Solutions document which identifies new approaches to increase CalFresh enrollment.
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NFLAF Recommendations

July 16, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
This document outlines recommendations for CalFresh improvements developed by NFLAF Coalition members. PDF
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House Splits Farm Bill, SNAP Left Behind

July 12, 2013 • Kerry Birnbach
7.12.2013 On Thursday the House passed a pared-back farm bill, which excluded SNAP, by a 216-208 vote.
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The House is Voting to Split the Farm Bill

July 11, 2013 • Kerry Birnbach
7.11.2013 House leadership introduced HR 2642 late last night which would split the Farm Bill into two pieces, leaving SNAP behind. One half addresses agricultural provisions
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CA Budget: Modest Reinvestments in Child Care

July 1, 2013 • Elyse Homel Vitale
7.1.2013 On June 27th Governor Brown signed California’s 2013-2014 budget. The budget includes a $50.8 million increase for child care and development
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AB 191 Needs Your Support in Senate Appropriations!

July 1, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
7.1.2013 AB 191 is heading to the Senate Appropriations Committee in the coming weeks. CFPA will release more details regarding the hearing date and time as soon as they are available. In the meantime, please take a moment to let
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Summer Nutrition Gap in the News

June 28, 2013 • Tia Shimada
6.28.2013 Summer is in full swing and news outlets are paying due attention to California’s summer nutrition gap. When school is out, millions of low-income children and youth across our state are at risk of losing access to nutritious, affordable meals.
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School Snack Rules Make Healthy Choice, the Easy Choice

June 28, 2013 • Ariana Oliva
6.28.2013 USDA released an interim rule, Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in School, which will put into practice science-based nutrition standards for foods sold outside of the cafeteria during the school day in schools across the nation.
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CA Budget: What Does it Mean for Nutrition Programs?

June 27, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
6.27.2013 Today Governor Brown signed California’s 2013-2014 budget. A a summary of provisions in the budget that relate to nutrition programs is now available.
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CalFresh Cashout 101

June 26, 2013 • Kerry Birnbach
A basic background of California’s Cashout policy PDF
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AB 191 Passes Senate Human Services!

June 26, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
6.26.2013 AB 191 (Bocanegra) passed the Senate Human Services Committee yesterday with a vote of 4-2. AB 191 is  heading to the Senate Appropriations Committee and needs your support
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CDE Develops Action Plan for CACFP

June 25, 2013 • Elyse Homel Vitale
6.25.2013 In response to a decade-long decrease of Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Day Care Home Sponsors in Los Angeles County, CFPA and the Child Care Food Program Roundtable developed
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The Affordable Care Act

June 25, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
What Does it Mean for CalFresh? PDF
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House Fails to Pass Farm Bill

June 21, 2013 • Kerry Birnbach
6.21.2013 On Thursday the House rejected the Farm Bill (H.R. 1947) by a vote of 234 to 195. The final proposal included a $20.5 billion cut to SNAP, and several harmful amendments
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The Affordable Care Act: What Does It Mean For CalFresh?

June 20, 2013 • Kerry Birnbach
6.20.2013 This document provides CalFresh advocates and community health partners with a basic background on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and opportunities to improve
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USDA update: Streamlining Summer and Afterschool Meals

June 20, 2013 • Markell Lewis
6.20.2013 Many Summer Food providers in California will now have an easier time transitioning to serve afterschool meals during the school year thanks to CFPA’s advocacy and USDA’s
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House Takes Up Farm Bill, Doesn't Restore SNAP Cuts

June 19, 2013 • Kerry Birnbach
6.19.2013 In the first day of Farm Bill debate, the House voted on several critical amendments relating to SNAP.
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Take Action: National Call-In Day to Support SNAP

June 17, 2013 • Kerry Birnbach
6.17.2013 Join advocates from across the nation on Tuesday, June 18 by participating in the National Call-In Day to Protect SNAP. This week, as the House takes up debate on the Farm Bill (which includes a $20 million cut to SNAP) it’s
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Video: Healthy Changes Start in Preschool

June 13, 2013 • Elyse Homel Vitale
6.13.2013 This video, produced by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, highlights the efforts of one educational organization, Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP), to keep kids healthy at an early age.

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