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The California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) applauds The Save Mart Companies CARES Foundation (CARES) for its continued efforts to address food insecurity with the dedication of $200,000 in funding for local food banks through its 2025 Feeding Forward Grant.

Over the past 11 years, Durant Distributing has donated millions of pounds of produce through Farm to Family — donating almost 14 million pounds in 2024 alone. They like that their food feeds hungry people throughout the state, and they plan to continue the strong relationship we’ve built together.

While the majority of children will receive their cards automatically in the mail, about 2 million children will need to apply for SUN Bucks. Help us spread the word about SUN Bucks to make sure all eligible children get their benefits this summer! 

The California Association of Food Banks is deeply disappointed by the passage of the federal Budget Reconciliation bill today, which […]

Taken together, these changes would devastate California’s food system and economy, while forcing state and county governments to shoulder the fallout without additional support. It is a profound disinvestment in families, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and working parents.

On Friday, Governor Newsom signed the Budget Act of 2025. The California Association of Food Banks and our network of […]

Community Action of Napa Valley (CANV) has been a pillar of service in Napa County for more than 60 years. […]

The California Association of Food Banks brought together food bank leaders to discuss the state of food insecurity, the policy […]

As CAFB celebrates Pride Month this June, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that no one is excluded from the nourishment, resources, and respect they deserve. Because in a truly inclusive food system, all are welcome at the table.

Joint Statement Highlights Devastating Impacts to Hunger, Grocers, Local Governments, and California’s Food Economy California leaders representing all sectors of […]