We have some good news to share with you. In yesterday’s preliminary budget release, Governor Brown earmarked $8 million for CalFood! While $8 million does not reflect our entire ask, it is eons above what the budget included for CalFood in the past. We were prepared to receive the $6 million in ongoing support that was promised in last year’s budget. While the CalFood amount is an accomplishment to celebrate, we won’t rest on our laurels. With your help, we will continue to advocate for our entire $17.5 million request.
We still have a couple more bites at the budget apple and we will keep sending policy updates on our progress and tools to help your food bank advocate for CalFood.
New Research Shows High Food Insecurity in California and Estimates around 40% of Californians Are Unable to Cover the Cost of Basic Needs Where They Live
California Association of Food Banks Honored 2026 Anti-Hunger Hero Award Recipients at Food Access Conference
Governor’s May Revise Provides Much-Needed Investment in Food Banks, but More is Needed to Help Californians losing SNAP Benefits
California SNAP Stakeholders Deeply Disappointed in Bipartisan House Vote for Farm Bill that Locks In H.R. 1’s Devastating Cuts to CalFresh
CAFB Member Spotlight: Family Resource Center of the Redwoods Food Bank
Honoring Gary Maxworthy: A Legacy That Continues to Feed California
Joint Statement: California SNAP Stakeholders Urge Rejection of Chairman’s Farm Bill Proposal; Bill Would Further Erode Nutrition Supports and Increase Hunger
CAFB Statement on Governor’s Proposed Budget
Gilead Foundation Commits Over $3 Million to Address Food Insecurity
PG&E Awards $250,000 Grant for Emergency Funding to Support Food Banks Amid Rising Demand
New Research Shows High Food Insecurity in California and Estimates around 40% of Californians Are Unable to Cover the Cost of Basic Needs Where They LiveCalifornia Association of Food Banks Honored 2026 Anti-Hunger Hero Award Recipients at Food Access ConferenceGovernor’s May Revise Provides Much-Needed Investment in Food Banks, but More is Needed to Help Californians losing SNAP BenefitsCalifornia SNAP Stakeholders Deeply Disappointed in Bipartisan House Vote for Farm Bill that Locks In H.R. 1’s Devastating Cuts to CalFreshCAFB Member Spotlight: Family Resource Center of the Redwoods Food BankHonoring Gary Maxworthy: A Legacy That Continues to Feed CaliforniaJoint Statement: California SNAP Stakeholders Urge Rejection of Chairman’s Farm Bill Proposal; Bill Would Further Erode Nutrition Supports and Increase HungerCAFB Statement on Governor’s Proposed BudgetGilead Foundation Commits Over $3 Million to Address Food InsecurityPG&E Awards $250,000 Grant for Emergency Funding to Support Food Banks Amid Rising Demand