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The Budget, as proposed, includes just half of food resources needed to support California food banks in feeding Californians through […]

Earlier this week, the Senate released their powerful Senate Budget Plan. We applaud Senator Skinner, Pro Tem Atkins, and the […]

The U.S. Public Health Emergency extension is a critical step toward averting another hunger crisis during the ongoing pandemic. On […]

The weight of international conflict is heavy. In acknowledging the violence in Ukraine, it should not be overlooked that hunger is a weapon of war.

Governor Newsom’s budget blueprint proposes over 1 billion dollars for realizing the vision for School Meals for All, broadening access to food benefits for older adults regardless of immigration status, and expanding the impact of critical anti-poverty programs like CalWORKS and the Young Child Tax Credit. These and other proposals are a promising and significant step toward a hunger-free California for all.

As the year draws to a close, our food banks are still meeting double the demand for food. Here at […]

Makes progress towards fighting hunger & addressing racial inequities Today, President Biden released the framework for the Build Back Better […]

We call on all California Members of the House Education & Labor Committee to support the bill, and urge the House and Senate to quickly pass the Build Back Better Act into law.

Makes Historic Investments in California’s Nutrition Safety Net & Significant Steps Toward a Hunger-Free Future Late last night, Governor Newsom […]

CA Food Banks Urges Governor Newsom to Adopt Proposals to Make Historic Progress Toward a Hunger Free California Last night, […]