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NEW BRIEF – Fulfilling the Promise of Free Water in K-12 Schools

August 1, 2012 • Ariana Oliva
8.1.2012 UCSF in collaboration with Change Lab Solutions and CFPA released a policy brief titled, Fulfilling the Promise of Free Water in K-12 Schools. 
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Week in Review: Short-term Farm Bill Extension Possible

July 30, 2012 • Alexis Fernandez
7.30.2012 This week House Republicans are expected to a vote a one-year farm bill extension which would include drought aid for farmers. This short-term bill would rush aid
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Afterschool Nutrition 101

July 18, 2012 • Markell Lewis
Program Information PDF
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The Lunch Box

July 13, 2012 • Markell Lewis
An updated, free online toolkit with menus, recipes, and tools for school food change. link
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Week in Review: House Committee Passes Farm Bill Proposal

July 12, 2012 • Alexis Fernandez
7.12.2012 This morning the House Agriculture Committee passed a Farm Bill proposal with significant cuts to SNAP (CalFresh in California). This proposal, which would cut SNAP
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Comments on Interim Rule for Certification of Compliance

July 12, 2012 • Markell Lewis
7.12.2012 USDA published an interim rule “Certification of Compliance With Meal Requirements for the National School Lunch Program Under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010”, that went in to effect July 1, 2012.
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Call-in Day to Protect CalFresh

July 9, 2012 • George Manalo-LeClair
7.9.12  A call-in day has been scheduled for Tuesday in advance of the House Agriculture Committee’s scheduled discussion of serious cuts to SNAP/CalFresh benefits and eligibility on July11. Changes under consideration could reduce CalFresh benefits by at least $15 billion nationally over the next decade.
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State of School Meals in CA

July 6, 2012 • Ariana Oliva
7.6.2012  California Watch,  an online periodical, released a series of articles indicating that school lunches across the state are missing the mark for nutrition standards.
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Water Access in Bay Area Schools

July 5, 2012 • Ariana Oliva
7.5.2012  CDC’s online journal, Preventing Chronic Disease, featured a study on Bay Area students’ access to and intake of water in school food service areas (FSAs) prior to the implementation of SB 1413 and the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA), both of which require that free, [...]
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The Role of Child Care Settings in Reducing Obesity

July 3, 2012 • Nicola Edwards
7.03.2012 CFPA in partnership with the LADPH, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Division and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have developed a policy brief on some initial data
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House Considers SNAP Cuts

July 2, 2012 • Jared Call
7.2.12  The House Agriculture Committee is scheduled to discuss serious cuts to SNAP/CalFresh benefits and eligibility during a July 11 hearing. Changes under consideration could reduce CalFresh benefits by at least $15 billion nationally over the next decade.
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Major Cut to Child Care Nutrition

July 2, 2012 • Elyse Homel Vitale
07.02.2012 Advocacy efforts by child care stakeholders were successful in grabbing the attention of the Assembly and Senate budget committees, who restored the funding for CACFP
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New Breakfast Handbook Now Available

June 29, 2012 • Nicola Edwards
6.29.2012 Thanks to San Diego Unified School District we now have this comprehensive handbook with information on funding, implementing, and operating Classroom Breakfast and other breakfast models. PDF
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Students May Miss Out on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

June 29, 2012 • Ariana Oliva
6.29.2012  The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, like many other important programs, especially SNAP, is facing serious budget cuts as part of the 2012 Farm Bill negotiations.
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Updated USDA Afterschool Meals Handbook

June 29, 2012 • Markell Lewis
6.28.2012 USDA updated their At-Risk Afterschool Meals Handbook and it contains important clarifications about the afterschool meal component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). One significant point they make is that
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AB 1594 Passes Senate Education Committee!

June 28, 2012 • Alexis Fernandez
6.28.2012 Yesterday evening AB 1594 (Eng) Improving Charter School Nutrition passed the Senate Education Committee with a vote of 6-2! AB 1594 would extend the needy student meal
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Healthy Breakfast 4 Kids Grant

June 26, 2012 • Nicola Edwards
6.26.2012  The Healthy Breakfast for Kids Grant provides equipment to help schools implement or improve universal breakfast programs. The grant deadline is September 15, 2012.
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The Hidden Costs of School Beverage Vending Machines

June 25, 2012 • Ariana Oliva
6.25.2012  A recent analysis from The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) found that, on average, a cold beverage machine housed indoors on school property has an annual energy cost
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Just Released – 2012 School's Out…Who Ate? Report

June 21, 2012 • Tia Shimada
6.21.2012 CFPA’s 2012 release of School’s Out…Who Ate? examines the loss of nutritious, affordable summer meals for low-income children throughout California. The decline is driven largely by the loss of summer school opportunities. The report includes data specific to
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New CFPA Report on Water Consumption for Young Children

June 18, 2012 • Elyse Homel Vitale
6.18.2012 A new CFPA report indicates there is no evidence to support the concern that water might interfere with the intake of milk and other healthy foods.
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AB 1872 – Letters of Support Needed!

June 18, 2012 • Elyse Homel Vitale
6.18.2012 AB 1872 (Alejo) Improving Child Care Nutrition is heading to the Senate Human Services Committee on Tuesday, June 26 at 1:30pm
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Week in Review: Farm Bill Update

June 15, 2012 • Alexis Fernandez
6.15.2012 In the last week Farm Bill negotiations have taken off. Take a look at this week’s events and a forecast of upcoming action on the Farm Bill.
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Letters of Support Needed for AB 1560!

June 15, 2012 • Kerry Birnbach
6.15.2012 AB 1560 (Fuentes) Food For Health is heading to the Senate Human Services Committee on Tuesday, June 26 at 1:30pm in Room 3191. Please send your updated letter of support
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AB 1594 Amendment Summary

June 15, 2012 • Alexis Fernandez
CFPA prepared summary of amendments taken in the Assembly. PDF
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Letters Needed! AB 1594 Headed to Senate Education

June 15, 2012 • Alexis Fernandez
6.15.2012 AB 1594 (Eng) Improving Charter School Nutrition is heading to the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday, June 27 at 9:00am in Room 4203. Please send your updated letter of support (sample below) as soon as possible.

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