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Thanks to Your Advocacy, Critical School Meal Waivers Extended to the End of 2020

August 31, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement today to extend free meals for kids through Dec. 31st is welcome news, but a far cry from what's needed to help vulnerable children and their families as we navigate this pandemic.
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Back to School & Into the Unknown

August 25, 2020 • Tia Shimada
Children across California are heading back to school, but not back to their classrooms as usual. From distance learning to alarming rates of economic hardship, students and their families face a daunting school year. The challenges—and the unknowns—are many.
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Trump Administration Fails to Extend Key School Meal Waivers

August 24, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced they will not allow schools to continue operating under summer meal program rules this upcoming school year.
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Federal Appeals Court Allows Public Charge Implementation in Most States, Including California

August 14, 2020 • Gabby Tilley
Two weeks ago, we shared the good news that a federal court had issued two nationwide injunctions blocking implementation of the Trump administration’s ‘public charge’ rules until the COVID-19 national emergency was over. Due to ongoing litigation, the DHS nationwide injunction is no longer effective nationwide.
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P-EBT Update: Submit Appeals by 8/17

August 5, 2020 • Tia Shimada
Read our latest updates about P-EBT eligibility decisions, the appeals process, how to get help with P-EBT, and actions you can take to make sure P-EBT continues to help children throughout California.
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CFPA Applauds Federal Court Order Blocking Public Charge

July 30, 2020 • Gabby Tilley
Yesterday, a federal court issued two nationwide injunctions blocking implementation of the Trump administration’s public charge rules. This ruling prevents immigration officials — within or outside the U.S. — from applying this cruel wealth test to immigrants seeking entry or a change in status until the COVID-19 national [...]
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McConnell’s Stimulus Bill Leaves Behind Millions of Struggling Californians

July 28, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Yesterday, Senate Republicans unveiled a series of proposals that – taken together – fail to meet the needs of millions of Californians who are still reeling from the economic effects of COVID-19.
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Meals Count: New Tools to Optimize CEP Grouping and Funding

July 22, 2020 • Angeles Nelson
The COVID-19 crisis continues to harm millions of families across California. With rising rates of unemployment and food insecurity, our students urgently need access to nutritious, affordable food, including school meals. Implementing the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a powerful strategy to help nourish more children, strengthen school [...]
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Statewide ABAWD Time Limit Waiver Approved

July 22, 2020 • Jared Call
The California Department of Social Services CalFresh Branch request to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to waive the three-month CalFresh time limit
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Sign On by Friday 7/24: Ask USDA to help program operators nourish more children this school year.

July 21, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Join us in asking USDA to extend several COVID-19 child nutrition waivers necessary for school reopening.
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Join Us for a National Day of Action on July 20th

July 14, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Join us on July 20th to thank Senator Kamala Harris and Senator Diane Feinstein for working hard to keep our state strong and to ask for their continued support
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7/9 Webinar: Tools to Optimize CEP

July 2, 2020 • Tia Shimada
Please join us! This webinar, co-hosted by California Food Policy Advocates (CFPA) and
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CFPA Statement on the 2020-21 State Budget

July 2, 2020 • Jared Call
On June 29, Governor Newsom signed the final 2020-21 state budget that puts forth a plan for the state address the both the COVID-19 public health crisis
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Help shape the next federal coronavirus legislation

June 29, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
The next few weeks are critical for California. Join nearly 2,500 orgs from across the country in urging the Senate to immediately boost SNAP benefits and to boost key anti-hunger provisions in the next recovery package. Ask your senators to continue their support for Californians who are struggling [...]
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P-EBT: Extended Deadline and FAQ

June 26, 2020 • Tia Shimada
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) is a program to help families buy food for their children while schools are closed because of the COVID-19 crisis.
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SB 882 (Wiener) Held in Senate Appropriations

June 18, 2020 • Jared Call
Today, SB 882 (Wiener) was held in the Senate Appropriations Committee. While we are disappointed the bill will not be moving forward, CFPA and our partners want to thank all of you who supported the bill this year.
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Proposed Law Would Streamline Food Assistance Application Process For Seniors

June 18, 2020 • Jared Call
KPBS, link
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In the age of COVID-19, California must remove barriers to food assistance with SB 882

June 17, 2020 • Jared Call
Op-Ed, Hub LA link
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Take Action: Superintendent Thurmond and P-EBT

June 12, 2020 • Tia Shimada
Today, CFPA and partners called on Superintendent Thurmond to help connect California students with critical food resources
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Remove barriers to accessing CalFresh, the state’s food assistance program

June 10, 2020 • Jared Call
Op-ed, CalMatters link
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Take Action! Tell Gov. Newsom to Fund Summer Meals

June 3, 2020 • Jared Call
State Budget decisions are being made over the next two weeks, and CFPA and our anti-hunger partners are calling on Governor Newsom to adopt the Senate Budget proposal that allocates additional funding for school meals
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In Solidarity: Justice for Black Lives

June 2, 2020 • Tia Shimada
CFPA mourns the tragic loss of Black lives. We condemn the state-sanctioned violence that killed Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and many others before them.
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Five Things to Know About P-EBT

June 2, 2020 • Tia Shimada
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) is a program to help families buy food for their children while schools are closed because of the COVID-19 crisis.
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As Summer Heats Up, These Critical Nutrition Waivers Are Set to Expire

June 1, 2020 • Melissa Cannon
Economic forecasts project unemployment will peak this summer, at the same time critical nutrition waivers will lapse
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SB 882 (Wiener) Moves on to Senate Appropriations!

May 19, 2020 • Jared Call
Thanks to a strong and broad showing of support from stakeholders, SB 882 (Wiener) passed the Senate Human Services Committee today with a unanimous, bi-partisan vote on consent.

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