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.
Accomplished permanent authorization of State Emergency Food Reserve language to allow food banks to meet families where they are during a time of crisis.
Achieved more than $146.8M in new investments for SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) outreach, automation, and administration to allow California to provide an estimated $1 billion in federal food assistance for summer 2025.
Secured $1.9 billion to continue the School Meals for All program, ensuring children have access to free meals at school.
Secured $9 million to fund local diaper distributions for low-income families with infants and toddlers, for 11 food banks and community organizations.
Maintained $15M for the CalFresh Minimum Nutrition Benefit Pilot, increasing the minimum monthly food benefit from $23 to $60 for select populations across the state.
