小茴香/ SNAP

For 20 years, Paul Maas has been a steadfast presence at the California Association of Food Banks (CAFB). His journey […]

The expansion of CalFresh benefits to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients in 2019 marked the most significant increase in program […]

Sixty years ago on August 31, 1964, the Food Stamp Program became permanent when the Food Stamp Act was signed into […]

It’s National Farmers’ Market Week! As we celebrate National Farmers Market Week, it’s essential to highlight the vital role that […]

The California Association of Food Banks had the pleasure of partnering with students from the Goldman School of Public Policy […]

Throughout this challenging budget year, we have been fortunate to work alongside our member food banks, anti-hunger partners, and advocates across California to uplift many of the priorities included in the final State budget.

Yesterday, the Assembly and Senate released their Joint Legislative Budget Plan, an important milestone in the state budget process, and an […]

CAFB and GRACE / End Child Poverty Urge California Members to reject cuts and Instead Strengthen SNAP This week, House […]

Today, the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture Appropriations package was passed, which thankfully ensures full funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition […]

Yesterday, Governor Newsom released his proposed 2024-25 state budget. At a time when hunger is on the rise and similar to devastating pre-pandemic levels, we are very grateful for proposals to protect progress made to strengthen anti-hunger and anti-poverty programs that are critical for millions of Californians.