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We are especially grateful to Senator Skinner, who has made expanding access to school meals a pillar of her work […]

The expansion of CalFresh benefits to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients in 2019 was the biggest increase in program eligibility […]

Earlier this month, the U.S. Census Bureau released data showing record-high jumps in poverty between 2021 and 2022. Poverty in […]

Celebrating 50 Years of Impact: Approaching Two Billion Pounds Provided to Fight Hunger in Los Angeles County

Students out of school for the summer may lack access to period supplies. When the last school bell rang in […]

If you’re fond of sweet potatoes, there’s a good chance you’ve tried some from AV Thomas Produce. AV Thomas, located […]

CAFB’s new department of Research and Strategic Initiatives uses data to understand the state of hunger in California and how […]

Yesterday, Governor Newsom signed the Budget Act of 2023 (AB/SB 102), which protects critical programs and makes investments to support […]

Food insecurity affects millions of individuals and families across California, regardless of their race, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Unfortunately, […]

On Saturday, a proposed agreement was announced on the federal debt ceiling. While we appreciate the effort to improve the […]