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AB 191 Fact Sheet, FAQ, and; Sample Letter Now Available!

March 5, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
3.5.2013 Are you interested in learning more about how we can strengthen the connection between CalFresh and Medi-Cal? More information about AB 191 (Bocanegra) is
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AB 191 Frequently Asked Questions

March 5, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
A CFPA prepared document outlining FAQs about AB 191. PDF
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Sample Letter of Support

February 28, 2013 • Elyse Homel Vitale
Personalize this sample letter of support to show the Governor why AB 290 is needed and valuable legislation! doc
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AB 191 Sample Support Letter to the Author

February 27, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
A CFPA prepared sample support letter. DOC
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Webinar Recording – Back To Basics, Scratch Cooking with USDA Foods Research Findings and Policy Implications

February 26, 2013 • Markell Lewis
2.26.2013 Here is the archived recording of the CFPA webinar hosted by School Food FOCUS. The webinar covers the preliminary findings and policy implications of a research project coordinated by CFPA to explore the cost and nutritional impact of scratch cooking with USDA Foods. The research manuscript and [...]
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CalFresh Forum Materials and Resources Now Available!

February 21, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
2.21.2013 The CalFresh Forum was a great success! Thanks to all who attended and contributed to the event. We’ve posted all of the materials and resources distributed during the event.
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2013 CalFresh Forum Materials and Resources

February 19, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
Plenary Speaker One Patrick Bresette, Public Works, Making the Case for CalFresh, PDF Plenary Speaker Two Anita Light, American Public Human Services Association, Horizontal Integration: The Opportunities for System Transformation, PDF Messengers of Data Workshop Fernando Quintero, Berkeley Media Studies Group, Using Data to Make the Case for [...]
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AB 290 (Alejo) Introduced!

February 12, 2013 • Elyse Homel Vitale
2.11.13 On Monday, February 11th, Assembly Member Luis Alejo (D-Salinas) introduced CFPA’s 2013 legislative proposal, Foundations for Healthy Nutrition in Child Care. AB 290 aims to
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CalFresh Forum Registration Closes on Wednesday, Feb 13

February 11, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
2.11.2013 There are just a few days left to register for the 2013 CalFresh Forum. The Forum is on Wednesday, February 20 in Sacramento, CA and registration is open until 5pm on Wednesday, February 13. Registration is $10 per person and
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AB 191 Language

February 8, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
Bill text as introduced. PDF
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Assembly Member Bocanegra Introduces AB 191!

February 8, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
2.8.2013 Assembly Member Raul Bocanegra, representing the 39th District, has introduced AB 191. Sponsored by CFPA, AB 191 proposes to strengthen the connection between CalFresh and Medi-Cal by making households with a Medi-Cal recipient
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In Memory: Phyllis Bramson

February 6, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
2.6.2013 California lost a champion of child nutrition with the passing of Phyllis Bramson on January 23, 2013. As a legislative analyst, the state director of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, and the Director of Nutrition Services for the
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Breakfast in the Classroom at LAUSD

January 23, 2013 • Nicola Edwards
1.23.2013  As of January 22nd, Breakfast in the Classroom has been rolled out in 184 schools throughout Los Angeles Unified School District.  CFPA commends the district on their commitment to ensuring all students have access to the
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Celebrating 20 Years of Policy Advocacy!

January 22, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
In honor of CFPA’s 20th anniversary we commissioned a micro-documentary to capture CFPA’s organizational history.
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CalFresh “Heat and Eat” Option Now Operative in California!

January 16, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
1.16.2013 Beginning on January 1, 2013 counties across California implemented the “Heat and Eat” provision included in AB 6 (Fuentes) for all CalFresh households. The Heat and Eat option, also known as the utility assistance initiative,
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CACFP 101

January 11, 2013 • Elyse Homel Vitale
Program Information PDF
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USDA's Nutrition Resource Library

January 11, 2013 • Elyse Homel Vitale
Download USDA’s Nutrition & Wellness Tips for Young Children handbook and other nutrition tip sheets link
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New Nutrition and Wellness Handbook from USDA

January 11, 2013 • Elyse Homel Vitale
1.11.2013 The United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services have just published a downloadable Nutrition and Wellness Tips for Young Children handbook to help child care providers create healthier environments for the children in their care.
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Reflecting on 2012: The Year's Most Signifcant Milestones

January 7, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
1.7.2013 Staff at California Food Policy Advocates hope your year has gotten off to a great start and wish you the best in the coming months. 2012 proved a busy (and fruitful) year for CFPA and our partners. We were successful in launching new
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Freshy Award Voting Now Open!

January 3, 2013 • Alexis Fernandez
1.3.2013 The 2013 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 2013 CalFresh Forum.
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55% of Eligible Californians Participated in SNAP in 2010

December 21, 2012 • Kerry Birnbach
12.21.2012 This morning USDA released “Reaching Those In Need: State SNAP Participation Rates in 2010.” Although California’s participation rate rose from 49 percent in 2009 to 55 percent in 2010, California continues to have the lowest
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Take Action Now: House Vote Could Cut SNAP

December 20, 2012 • Alexis Fernandez
12.20.2012 The House is scheduled to vote tonight on two bills that would slash funding for programs that support low-income families. The first of two votes will be on Speaker Boehner’s “Plan B” – the Speaker’s latest offer in the fiscal cliff negotiations.
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USDA Flexible On Meat & Grain Requirements, Not Calories

December 14, 2012 • Markell Lewis
12.14.2012 This week, USDA released a memo stating that for the rest of the 2012-13 school year, schools would still be in compliance with the new school lunch pattern even if they exceed weekly maximums for meat/meat alternate and/or grains.
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LAUSD's Nutrition Policy Gets a Thumbs Up

December 12, 2012 • Ariana Oliva
12.12.2012 LAUSD’s Board of Education unanimously votes to adopt the “Improving Food and Nutrition Policy,” a policy introduced by Board Member Zimmer and Board President
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LAUSD Works with Parents to Improve Breakfast Program

December 7, 2012 • Nicola Edwards
12.7.12  Parent volunteers from Euclid Elementary School participating in the Breakfast in the Classroom program understand how healthy eating is important to students’learning.  Read more here…

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