The House Budget Committee passed a budget resolution today that proposes deep cuts to the programs that are the lifeline of low-income Californians. This includes a potential $10 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, called CalFresh in California, which is our primary tool to fight hunger. As food banks, we know all too well the limits of the charity network to meet even the current need for food and other basic income supports. These cuts would worsen hardship for the people we serve and abandon our nation’s bipartisan commitment to ending hunger. The California Association of Food Banks calls on all California members of Congress to reject these cuts or any action that would slash the safety net. Instead, we should protect and strengthen the programs proven to lift our families out of hunger and poverty.
Understanding Hunger in California: Why Collaboration Matters
We Thank California Budget Leaders for Shoring Up the Nutrition Safety Net. More is Needed to Address the Ongoing Hunger Crisis.
Together Against Hunger: Turning Every Closing Into Community Impact
California Food Banks™ Member Spotlight: Food Bank of Northern Nevada
California Association of Food Banks Announces Name Change to California Food Banks™
California Food Banks™ Applauds California Budget Leaders for Investment in Food Banks and the State’s Nutrition Safety Net
Eggciting News! Attorney General Bonta Secures Settlement, Delivers 8.9 Million Eggs to California Food Banks
Joint Statement: California SNAP Stakeholders Urge Rejection of Chairman’s Farm Bill Proposal; Bill Would Further Erode Nutrition Supports and Increase Hunger
CAFB Applauds California Legislature for Investment in Nutrition Safety Net, Food Banks in Joint Budget Agreement
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
Understanding Hunger in California: Why Collaboration MattersWe Thank California Budget Leaders for Shoring Up the Nutrition Safety Net. More is Needed to Address the Ongoing Hunger Crisis. Together Against Hunger: Turning Every Closing Into Community ImpactCalifornia Food Banks™ Member Spotlight: Food Bank of Northern NevadaCalifornia Association of Food Banks Announces Name Change to California Food Banks™California Food Banks™ Applauds California Budget Leaders for Investment in Food Banks and the State’s Nutrition Safety NetEggciting News! Attorney General Bonta Secures Settlement, Delivers 8.9 Million Eggs to California Food BanksJoint Statement: California SNAP Stakeholders Urge Rejection of Chairman’s Farm Bill Proposal; Bill Would Further Erode Nutrition Supports and Increase HungerCAFB Applauds California Legislature for Investment in Nutrition Safety Net, Food Banks in Joint Budget AgreementNew 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
