State Budget

Earlier this week, the Senate released their powerful Senate Budget Plan. We applaud Senator Skinner, Pro Tem Atkins, and the […]

Governor Newsom’s budget blueprint proposes over 1 billion dollars for realizing the vision for School Meals for All, broadening access to food benefits for older adults regardless of immigration status, and expanding the impact of critical anti-poverty programs like CalWORKS and the Young Child Tax Credit. These and other proposals are a promising and significant step toward a hunger-free California for all.

“We’re serving lots of people. We’re seeing a different, dynamic demographic of people who are being served. We’re serving more […]

Makes Historic Investments in California’s Nutrition Safety Net & Significant Steps Toward a Hunger-Free Future Late last night, Governor Newsom […]

CA Food Banks Urges Governor Newsom to Adopt Proposals to Make Historic Progress Toward a Hunger Free California Last night, […]

Much More Needed to Address Record Food Insecurity Driven by COVID-19 Crisis Today, Governor Gavin Newsom released his May Revision […]

Today, California’s Governor Newsom and legislative leaders announced a plan for immediate action to support Californians during the ongoing COVID-19 […]

Governor Brown released the May revise to the State Budget last Friday. While CAFB was pleased to see CalFood included, we […]

We have some good news to share with you. In yesterday’s preliminary budget release, Governor Brown earmarked $8 million for […]

We thank Governor Brown for including $8 million for CalFood in his January 10 proposal for the 2018-19 state budget. […]