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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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LAUSD Board Member Champions Nutrition Policy

December 7, 2012 • Ariana Oliva
12.7.2012 LAUSD Board of Education Members Steve Zimmer and  Mónica García co-author the Improving Food and Nutrition Policy, which will be heard at the Board of Education Meeting on December 11, 2012.
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UPDATED: Water Dispenser Options Handout

December 3, 2012 • Ariana Oliva
12.3.2012  Check out our updated Water Dispenser Options Handout to see how you can make water more accessible to your students at school or daycare. 
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AB 290 FAQ

November 28, 2012 • Elyse Homel Vitale
Answers to some Frequently Asked Questions about the bill, prepared by CFPA. PDF
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California Legislation Related to Child Care Nutrition

November 28, 2012 • Elyse Homel Vitale
AB 2084 (2010) – Chaptered link AB 1872 (2012) – Vetoed link
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Bill Language

November 27, 2012 • Elyse Homel Vitale
AB 290, as chaptered on October 11, 2013. PDF AB 290, as amended on September 3, 2013. PDF AB 290, as amended on May 20, 2013. PDF AB 290, as introduced on February 11, 2013. PDF AB 290, History. link
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Lame Duck Call-In Day: Wednesday Nov. 28th

November 26, 2012 • Kerry Birnbach
11.26.2013 Today, November 26th, Congress reconvened for the lame duck session. The Farm Bill, which includes SNAP, has not yet passed through Congress and will likely be part of future budget discussions. We can’t let Congress forget about the 46 million Americans who rely on SNAP benefits.
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CFPA Workshops at CSBA Annual Education Conference

November 26, 2012 • Ariana Oliva
11.26.12  CFPA will host two workshops this year at the California School Boards Association’s (CSBA) annual conference. If you’re going to be at the CSBA conference this year, please join us at our two
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Just Released – New School Meal Analysis

November 15, 2012 • Tia Shimada
11.16.2012 CFPA’s school meal analysis describes student participation in the National School Lunch Program and federal School Breakfast Program, and the resulting fiscal impact
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Now Accepting 2013 "Freshy" Award Nominations

November 13, 2012 • Alexis Fernandez
11.13.2012 The “Freshy” Awards honor the actions of individual Californians and organizations from across the state that have worked diligently in the last year to improve CalFresh. CFPA will collect information about each nominee
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Schools Encouraged to Offer Plant-Based Vegetarian Options

November 8, 2012 • Markell Lewis
11.8.2012 California Department of Education Nutrition Services Division released a management bulletin entitled “Vegetarian Options in School Meals”. The bulletin outlines the variety of benefits of eating plant-centered vegetarian meals,
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Measure J Passes – Bond to Improve Oakland USD Facilities

November 7, 2012 • Markell Lewis
11.7.2012 Oakland’s Measure J received over 80 percent “yes” votes in Tuesday’s election. The bond will provide funds for the district to improve classrooms, science labs, and other school facilities, as well as upgrades to kitchen facilities.
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Great News: CA Voters Pass Prop 30!

November 7, 2012 • Kerry Birnbach
11.7.2012 With the results of yesterday’s election confirmed, CFPA is pleased to learn that California voters passed Proposition 30, Governor Brown’s tax initiative to raise revenue, support state education, and help to balance the state budget.
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CalFresh Forum Event Registration is Now Open!

October 29, 2012 • Alexis Fernandez
10.29.2012 Registration for the 2013 CalFresh Forum is now open! You can easily register online and find out more about the Forum by visiting the CalFresh Forum webpage. This year we

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