We thank you, our members, for convincing Governor Brown and the Legislature to include $8 million for CalFood in the 2017-18 state budget, $2 million in one-time funds and $6 million ongoing support. This historic achievement was a group effort. Many members made multiple visits, calls, emails and more. Representatives make decisions based on relationships and their awareness of food banks’ value to their communities. Therefore, every action counts.
Ongoing support is critical to food banks, and CalFood’s continued presence in the budget demonstrates deep-rooted progress, as we elevate the issue of hunger at the Capitol.
Based on our work with California Department of Social Services (CDSS), we anticipate that implementation will be swift. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) providers should hear from CDSS in the next two weeks, and we will continue to share any updates.
Finally, we thank the Legislature and the Administration for their efforts to ensure that all California families have a chance for a healthy, happy future. We encourage you to thank your representatives directly using pre-populated links below.
Protecting SNAP & WIC in the FY 2024 Agriculture Appropriations Bill
Registration is Open for the 2024 Food ACCESS Conference!
Representative Levin & USDA Deputy Secretary Torres Small Announce the Launch of the Summer EBT Program
California Association of Food Banks Responds to Governor’s January 2024-25 State Budget Proposal
The Impact of CalFresh (SNAP) Emergency Allotments
Celebrating BenefitsCal – California’s New Statewide Public Benefits Application System
Celebrating Filipino American History Month + CA Farmer & Farmworker Month
CalFresh Outreach Funding Opportunity for LA County Nonprofits
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