Together, with our food banks and with our national allies such as Food Research & Action Center and Feeding America, we work to influence federal legislation such as the Farm Bill that impact food banks and rates of hunger throughout California.
Secured $60M one time for CalFood to support the purchase of California-grown and produced food by California food banks.
Achieved $43.8M in investments for SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) implementation to allow California to provide federal food assistance to an estimated 6M children in summer 2025.
Secured $90.7 million to continue the School Meals for All program, ensuring children have access to free meals at school.
Secured $7.4 million to fund local diaper distributions for low-income families with infants and toddlers, for 11 food banks and community organizations.
Maintained the implementation timeline to expand the California Food Assistance Program (CFAP) for older adults 55+ regardless of immigration status, by October 2027.
