AB 1594 Heads to Assembly Appropriations on April 18!

4.12.2012 AB 1594 (Eng) Improving Charter School nutrition will be heard in the Assembly Committee on Appropriations on Wednesday, April 18 at 9:00 am in room 4202.

Healthy Nudges in the Lunchroom

4.12.2012  Cafeterias in and out of schools are using “nudges” or subtle environmental cues to promote consumption of healthier fare.

AB 1781 Passes Assembly Committee on Education!

4.11.2012 AB 1781 (Brownley) Boost School Meal Participation: Lining Up to Remove Stigma passed the Assembly Education Committee today, April 11th. A big thanks to Maya Olais and Alejandro Rivera, two youth who testified in support of AB 1781,

Addressing Childhood Obesity Through School Food Procurement Webinar

4.11.2012  The Public Health Law Center will host a webinar on school food procurement on April 17th at 10 AM (PST).

AB 1872 Passes Assembly Human Services Committee!

4.11.2012 AB 1872 passed through the Assembly Human Services Committee yesterday afternoon!

AB 1560 Passes Assembly Human Services Committee

4.10.2012 AB 1560 was passed in the Assembly Human Services Committee by a 4-2 vote. Cindy Peshek from the Central Valley Health Network provided a great testimony in support- many thanks to Cindy! Next, AB 1560 heads to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. 

HAD Event Agenda Now Available!

4.9.2012 Interested in finding out more about the day’s events and scheduling information? HAD Event Agenda PDF

Analysis of Child Care Budget Cuts

04.06.2012 Governor Brown has proposed to cut $10.4 million in state reimbursement for non-Prop 98 child care facilities that participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

AB 1560 Heads to Assembly Human Services on Tuesday, 4/10

Thank you all for your support on AB 1560! The Assembly Human  Services hearing is at 1:30pm on 4/10, in Room 437. Please stop by and say “Me Too” in support!  link

Action Needed: State Sign-on Letter in Support of SNAP!

3.30.2012 Show key congressional members that organizations in our state support strengthening the SNAP program. We need your help! Please use the sample letter

In Memory: Sarah Samuels and CFPA

3.30.2012 Sarah Samuels, who died on Thursday, March 29, 2012, leaves a huge legacy at California Food Policy Advocates.  Having been a close friend of Marion’s (CFPA co-founder) for many years, Sarah joined the CFPA board in its infancy and has played a formative (a Sarah word) role [...]

Students and School Health Centers Work to Improve Breakfast

3.30.2012 The California School Health Centers Association has released case studies profiling the work in several Oakland Unified School District

Take Action Now! AB 1872 Needs Your Support!

3.30.2012 Learn more about recent amendments to AB 1872 and make sure  to get in your letters of support before AB 1872 heads to the Assembly Human Services Committee!

AB 1594 Passes Assembly Education Committee!

3.29.2012 AB 1594 (Eng)  Improving Charter School Nutrition passed the Assembly Education Committee yesterday afternoon.A great thanks goes out to James, a student advocate

CFPA Applauds Major Nutrition Initiative at LAUSD

 3.29.2012  At Figueroa Elementary School, Los Angeles Unified School District leaders announce an ambitious plan to serve breakfast in the classrooms of 675 LAUSD schools

AB 1678: Curbed Bill Does Not Derail Efforts

3.28.2012 Today Assemblymember Monning announced that AB 1678 will not proceed further in the legislative process. Thank you to the supporters who have rallied around this issue. We share your belief that no one should profit at the expense of children’s health. CFPA remains committed to this issue [...]

AB 1678: Curbed Bill Does Not Derail Efforts

3.28.2012 Today Assemblymember Monning announced that AB 1678 will not proceed further in the legislative process. Thank you, supporters, for rallying around this issue. We share your belief that no one should profit at the expense of children’s health. 

Hunger Acton Day Registration is Now Open!

3.27.2012 Individual and group registration is now open for Hunger Action Day 2012! You can complete your registration by completing the online form. If you have any questions about the event,

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2012 Hunger Fighter Awards!

3.23.2012 The California Hunger Action Coalition is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Hunger Fighter Awards! The Hunger Fighter awards are given out each year to honor

Support for AB 1594 is Growing! Join Us!

3.22.2012 Support for AB 1594 (Eng) Improving Charter School Nutrition is growing! Please join CFPA and numerous community and statewide organizations in supporting consistent access

Visual Guide to AB 1560

3.20.2012 Watch CFPA’s new video to learn why Medi-Cal and nutrition assistance should come hand in hand. link

AB 1872 Heading to Assembly Health Services Committee!

3.15.2012 Just announced: AB 1872 (Alejo) Improving Child Care Nutrition: Healthy Eating Starts Early will be heard by the Assembly Health Services Committee on April 10th.

Sample Letter of Support

AB 1678 will likely be heard by the Assembly Health Committee on April 17, 2012.Please show your support by submitting a letter of support before 5pm on April 9, 2012. Sample letter of support for AB 1678 doc

AB 1594 Heading to Assembly Education Committee!

3.14.2012 AB 1594 (Eng) Improving Charter School Nutrition will be heard in the Assembly Education Committee on Wednesday March 28 at 1:30pm. This is the bill’s first policy committee

AB 1781 Will Be Heard in Education Committee April 11th!

3.13.2012 Announced today, AB 1781 (Brownley) Boost School Meal Participation: Lining Up to Remove Stigma will be heard by the Assembly Education Committee on April 11th.
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