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School Meals: Federal Investments to Sustain Historic Change

September 10, 2021 • Tia Shimada
Calling for Federal Investments in Child Nutrition The House Education & Labor Committee just voted to approve critical investments in child nutrition including Expanding eligibility and increasing federal reimbursement to offer meals free of charge to many more students […]
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This Week: House Committees Mark Up $3.5 Trillion Budget Reconciliation Package

September 8, 2021 • Melissa Cannon
As millions of Californians lose financial assistance designed to help manage the worst effects of the pandemic, key committees in the House of Representatives are considering legislation with the potential to pave the way for greater economic relief. Last […]
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Nourish Newsletter | Covid is Not Over, Sharing Health Information, & More

September 6, 2021 • George Manalo-LeClair
COVID’s not over – so why is pandemic unemployment assistance ending?   Webinar Recap: Sharing Health Information to Address Food Insecurity Because of a variety of events, including COVID-19 and the CalAIM rollout, the need to improve health information […]
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Without Congress’s Help, WIC Vegetable and Fruit Benefit Bump Will Soon Expire

September 5, 2021 • Angeles Nelson
Contact your Members of Congress and urge them to act on appropriations before September 30 to #ExtendTheWICBump Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, California’s WIC families have been getting a little extra help this summer. The legislation included a […]
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SHIG Webinar: Sharing Health Information to Better Connect Older Adults to Nutrition Supports

September 3, 2021 • Kameron Mims-Jones
  California’s over-60 population is projected to diversify and grow faster than any other age group. By 2030, when all of those classified as ” Baby Boomers” have reached age 60, there will be an estimated 10.9 million older […]
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COVID’s not over – so why is pandemic unemployment assistance ending?

September 3, 2021 • Kameron Mims-Jones
Federal unemployment benefit programs made possible by the CARES Act are ending on September 4th, 2021. Millions of workers will lose the supplementary unemployment cash they now receive on top of their existing unemployment assistance. That means the extra […]
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Webinar: Sharing Health Information to Address Food Insecurity

August 31, 2021 • Melissa Cannon
Because of a variety of events, including COVID-19 and the CalAIM rollout, the need to improve health information sharing in California has become apparent and urgent. Unfortunately complex data privacy laws complicate seamless coordination of care-especially when a patient’s […]
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Nourish Newsletter | Input on Advancing Racial Justice, What’s the Deal with the Thrifty Food Plan, & More

August 19, 2021 • George Manalo-LeClair
Sharing Input on Advancing Racial Justice and Equity Nourish California submitted comments in response to a Request for Information from the United States Department of Agriculture on advancing racial justice and equity. Our comments elevated the insights and experiences […]
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Everybody is Talking About the Thrifty Food Plan, So Here’s the Deal

August 18, 2021 • Kameron Mims-Jones
The TFP update is welcomed news! Decades of evidence documented the Thrifty Food Plan to be out of date and increasingly unrealistic. This update demonstrates recognition of today’s reality and a science-driven effort to increase the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
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Nourish California Shares Input on Advancing Racial Justice and Equity with USDA

August 13, 2021 • Melissa Cannon
Today, Nourish California submitted comments in response to a Request for Information from the United States Department of Agriculture on advancing racial justice and equity. Over the summer, the Department solicited public input via written comment and virtual listening […]
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Nourish Newsletter | Paving the Way to Greater Economic Justice, SHIG Webinar, & More

August 13, 2021 • George Manalo-LeClair
Update on SB 464 – Food4All We are very pleased with our early progress! After only six months of campaigning, this year’s state budget includes funding to begin implementation of the Food4All. Recognizing this, SB 464 (Hurtado)-Food4All will remain in Assembly Appropriations for the […]
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Senate Adopts Budget Resolution, Paving the Way for Greater Economic Justice

August 11, 2021 • Melissa Cannon
Last night, the United States Senate adopted a budget resolution that will enable congress to advance sweeping legislation to disrupt poverty and give every American a more fair shot at health and happiness. The budget resolution includes instructions for […]
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SHIG WEBINAR RSVP

August 11, 2021 • Kameron Mims-Jones
We want to provide timely and relevant webinar content, RSVP by completing this quick survey. Thank you for helping us provide you with a productive experience! SHIG RSVP Name* Email Address Organization* Organization Affliation Community Based Direct Service Health […]
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SB 464 (Hurtado)—Food4All Now a Two-Year Bill

August 10, 2021 • Jared Call
SB 464 (Hurtado)-Food4All will remain in Assembly Appropriations for the remainder of the 2021 Legislative year. Nourish California and the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC), the bill’s co-sponsors, would like to thank Senator Hurtado for her leadership on SB […]
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Nourish Newsletter | Senior CalFresh Participation Improving, Kid Ambassadors, & More

August 9, 2021 • George Manalo-LeClair
CalFresh Senior Participation Improving Each year, Mathematica Policy Research and USDA publish the “Reaching Those in Need” report with estimates of the percentage of eligible persons, by state, who participated in SNAP (CalFresh in California). This year’s report also includes the most […]
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CalFresh Senior Participation Rate Improving, More Progress Needed

August 5, 2021 • Jared Call
Each year, Mathematica Policy Research and USDA publish the “Reaching Those in Need” report with estimates of the percentage of eligible persons, by state, who participated in SNAP (CalFresh in California). This year’s report, with estimates from 2018, also […]
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New Urban Institute Report: Three in 10 Adults in California Immigrant Families with Low Incomes Avoided Safety Net Programs in 2020

August 5, 2021 • Jared Call
A new report from Urban Institute found “three in 10 adults in California immigrant families with low incomes reported avoiding public benefit programs or other assistance in 2020 because of green card or other immigration concerns.” This included key […]
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Join the Campaign: Help Us Bring Policymakers on Board to Support Healthy Meals for California’s Kids

July 29, 2021 • Melissa Cannon
This year could be a big year for child nutrition. But to bring forward large-scale change to the Child and Adult Care Food Program we need your help. We need Congress to understand that CACFP is more than just […]
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Tell Congress: Include Nutrition in Budget Reconciliation

July 28, 2021 • Melissa Cannon
Right now, Congress is focused on passing a bipartisan infrastructure package. Soon they will turn their attention to many other investments — and those investments include opportunities to disrupt poverty. Earlier this month lawmakers announced a $3.5 trillion “framework” […]
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Nourish Newsletter – Progress for Older Californians, What We Think About the State Budget & More

July 23, 2021 • George Manalo-LeClair
Progress For Older Californians Last week, the California Department Of Aging released the first progress report of the state’s Master Plan for Aging. We had identified opportunities that would support our priorities for Californians to age with food and dignity […]
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First Master Plan for Aging Progress Report Highlights CalFresh Simplification Wins

July 19, 2021 • Kameron Mims-Jones
Last week, the California Department Of Aging released the first progress report of the state’s Master Plan for Aging (MPA) work to date. The MPA aims to build a California for All Ages by 2030 through the achievement of Five Strategic Goals, including Goal Five, Affordable Aging.  Nourish [...]
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2021-22 State Budget Includes Nutrition Investments but Long-Term Commitments Still Needed

July 16, 2021 • Jared Call
On July 16, Governor Newsom signed the remaining trailer bills concerning food and nutrition policies to implement the Budget Act of 2021-22. The final budget makes significant one-time and ongoing investments to bolster the state’s nutrition safety net now and in future years. We thank the Governor and [...]
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Nourish Newsletter – Food Brings People Together, Food4all in Appropriations, & More

July 15, 2021 • George Manalo-LeClair
Story:  Food Brings People Together As a formerly undocumented person, Benyamin Chao understands the impact of food inequities in the lives of immigrants. Read Benyamin’s story and join him in calling on our elected officials and our governor to remove the immigration status […]
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Benyamin Chao: Food brings people together

July 15, 2021 • Jared Call
As a formerly undocumented person, I understand the impact of food inequities in the lives of immigrants. When I was undocumented, my sibling was arrested and detained by ICE. I would visit him every weekend with my mom to […]
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Nourish Newsletter – Job Opportunity, State Budget Updates, and more

July 2, 2021 • George Manalo-LeClair
Join Our Team We are hiring a Policy Advocate. One reason why you may love this job: You get to contribute to a larger movement of individuals, communities, and organizations seeking to disrupt poverty and extend equitable opportunity to […]

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