Nourish California

12/20/2022

Freshy nominations are CLOSING tomorrow!! You only get one shot (this year), do not miss your chance to blow

Get your nominations in now! https://nourishca.org/fresh/blog-category/now-accepting-2023-freshy-nominations/

12/15/2022

Our key accomplishments from 2022 are proudly a part of a larger movement to improve food access in California. We wouldn't be able to accomplish these incredible wins without the community members, organizational leaders, and legislative members that have worked with us this year.

Please continue to support our work by giving at: https://act.nourishca.org/action/donate

Read the full 2022 recap on our website:https://nourishca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-Key-Accomplishments-flyer.pdf

12/13/2022

80% of incarcerated individuals are low income. We must add CalFresh to the re-entry process in California and allow people to have immediate access to nutritious foods upon release!

https://act.nourishca.org/action/sign-our-petition-to-include-calfresh-statewide

12/13/2022

"In October, SNAP recipients across the country received a 12.5 percent increase—the largest in decades—in order to account for food inflation. But with grocery store prices up nearly 13 percent since last year, families are still struggling to make ends meet."

Read more: https://civileats.com/2022/12/12/its-not-enough-snap-recipients-struggle-amid-high-food-prices/

12/12/2022

that 23% of individuals in CA’s prisons are ages 50+ (2017, ). Tell policymakers to support across the state here: https://act.nourishca.org/action/sign-our-petition-to-include-calfresh-statewide

12/09/2022

EVERYONE deserves access to food.

Food4All is a growing movement to expand access to CalFresh to all Californians, regardless of immigration status.

Learn about the campaign and join the Food4All coalition today: bit.ly/cafood4all

12/07/2022

that the WIC bump extension is ending on 12/16??

We can't let this benefit end. It helps kids and families access extra fruits and vegetables and MUST continue!

Tell Congress to so participants will not lose those critical benefits: https://act.nourishca.org/action/dec-urge-congress-to-extend-wic-bump

12/02/2022

Do you know what CFAP is?

It's a program that serves certain immigrants who are excluded from CalFresh based on their immigration status.

Join us in expanding this benefit to ALL Calfornia immigrants, regardless of immigration status, by signing up for our newsletter! Go to https://nourishca.org/get-involved/subscribe/

Learn more: https://act.nourishca.org/campaign/food4all
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11/28/2022

The Freshy nominations for the 2023 CalFresh Forum are now OPEN!!

The Freshy Awards honor the actions of individual Californians and organizations that have worked diligently in the last year to improve CalFresh. This includes:

🍉Policy actions to improve access to CalFresh
🍉Policy actions to increase CalFresh benefit allotments
🍉Innovative outreach strategies to increase CalFresh participation
🍉Pandemic EBT advocacy, implementation, and outreach successes

Nominate a person or organization here: https://nourishca.org/fresh/blog-category/now-accepting-2023-freshy-nominations/

11/23/2022

California needs to establish pre-enrollment programs for CalFresh and make access to food more equitable!

11/17/2022

Increasing access to food benefits can help people thrive during their transition from prison/jail to community!

Take action: https://act.nourishca.org/action/sign-our-petition-to-include-calfresh-statewide

11/16/2022

State-sponsored programs reduce the odds of re-offending by 83%!! We need to add CalFresh pre-enrollment programs so formerly incarcerated folx can thrive during their transition to community.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/TTMoreInfo
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11/14/2022

Today marks the official launch of the campaign!! Our found partners are Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, Root & Rebound , & Justice In Aging who are all committed to raising awareness for the support needed to help those impacted by the justice system re-enter into the community.

Learn more about the campaign and how to get involved here: https://bit.ly/TTMoreInfo

11/11/2022

Mark your calendars folx -- the CalFresh Forum is coming back on February 15-16, 2023!!

Join us either in-person or virtually as we hear from speakers, learn more about the impacts of CalFresh, and celebrate those who have been working hard to make food benefits more accessible. Learn more here: https://secure.everyaction.com/cbEQHgEm-kGlHmsxGcrxDg2

11/04/2022

"1 in 4 Native Americans experiences , compared to 1 in 8 non-Native Americans."

has not only impacted the cost of mainstream foods ($28 for a bag of grapes??) but has also limited access to traditional Indigenous foods.

One in four Native Americans experiences food insecurity, compared to one in eight non-Native Americans. Here's what you can do to help.

11/03/2022

"'Every California resident regardless of immigration status with no exclusions' should have access to food assistance"
-Betzabel Estudillo, Nourish California
https://endpovertyinca.org/upset-the-setup/food4all-recognizing-dignity-ending-hunger/

10/31/2022

Urge your House Members to speak up in support of the "Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act,"Time is running out to ensure that critical programs are improved, strengthened,& expanded so that all children receive the nutrition they need. https://act.nourishca.org/action/healthy-meals-healthy-kids-cnr-2022

10/28/2022

"There are more than 5,000 licensed family child care homes in Los Angeles County. Many of these small businesses are run by women of color and serve families who need close-by care with flexible hours."

https://laist.com/news/education/early-childhood-education-pre-k/los-angeles-child-care-provider-daycare-influencer-chronicles-101

09/27/2022

Tell Congress to before Sep 30, 2022, to ensure participants will not lose those critical benefits.

WIC families could lose critical benefits for purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables if Congress fails to act.
The WIC bump increased benefits from $9 to $24 for children and $43 per month for pregnant and postpartum participants, this increase is scheduled to stop on Sep 30th.
The WIC benefit bump enables families with low income to purchase a greater variety and quantity of nutritious fresh foods during critical periods of child development and helps counter the effects of rising food prices.

Use the link below to quickly send your message today and ask Congress to extend these critical nutrition benefits!

Unless Congress Acts Now, Families Will Soon Have Fewer WIC Benefits

09/26/2022

Click on the link below to send a message today!
We urge you to contact your representative and ask them to support the child nutrition priorities that are included in the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kid Act.
The Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill (CNR) is an opportunity to invest in our kids.
Ask Congress to pass legislation that improves and strengthens child nutrition programs and ensures children have access to the nutritious food they need to stay healthy and thrive.
https://act.nourishca.org/action/healthy-meals-healthy-kids-cnr-2022

The House Education and Labor Committee recently passed the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act a comprehensive Child Nutrition Reauthorization package that will help children obtain the nutrition they need to thrive.

02/11/2022

Nourish California:
The Freshy Awards honor the actions of individual Californians and organizations from across the state who have worked diligently in the last year to improve CalFresh.
Please use this link to nominate your Champion: https://nourishca.org/fresh/blog-category/2022-freshy-nomination-form/
We are welcoming nominations for a wide range of actions, including:

Policy actions to improve access to CalFresh
Policy actions to increase CalFresh benefit allotments
Innovative outreach strategies to increase CalFresh participation
Pandemic EBT advocacy, implementation, and outreach successes.

02/09/2022

Nourish California has one opening on our team. For this one opening, we are considering applicants for either a Policy Advocate or a Senior Advocate position. To learn more or to apply: https://nourishca.org/operations/job-announcement-senior-or-policy-advocate/

02/08/2022

Millones de niños recibieron $365 adicionales en su tarjeta alimentaria P-EBT, pero muchas familias de California aún no los han utilizado.
Las familias pueden llamar al (877) 328- 9677 o visitar el portal CAPANDEMIC-EBT.org para obtener mas información
Es importante mencionar que este beneficio no afecta el proceso migratorio de las familias de los menores.

Si no recibiste una tarjeta P-EBT con dinero para la compra de alimentos, aún puedes verificar si eres elegible. Te explicamos qué hacer.

01/21/2022

La tarjeta de P-EBT provee beneficios de alimentos adicionales para los niños
Para saber si su niño es elegible visite la página web: https://capandemic-ebt.org/?lang=es
O llame al número: (877) 328- 9677. Si su niño ya tiene una tarjeta, revise su saldo.
Usar estos beneficios no afecta su estado migratorio.

Ángeles Nelson, defensora de políticas de Norish California, advierte que de no activar las tarjetas de alimentos PEBT, los beneficiarios pueden perder el dinero. Te decimos qué hacer.

01/12/2022

Just CACFP Roundtable and Nourish California for tomorrow's CACFP Town Hall. This event will be conducted in English with Spanish interpretation. Breakout discussion groups will be moderated in both English and Spanish.

REGISTER: https://bit.ly/CACFPtownhall

01/06/2022

We're excited to announce the launch of a new advocacy campaign to bring free child care meals to all kids in California. Join Nourish California and the CACFP Roundtable next Thursday for a town hall to learn more and to help shape the campaign and policy we aim to move forward together in 2022

👉 https://bit.ly/CACFPtownhall

12/14/2021

https://nourishca.netlify.app/es/action/digale-al-congreso-reconstruir-mejor-invirtiendo-en-nutricion-infantil ¡Nuestra Coalición de agentes del cambio lo necesita!
Dígale al Congreso: Reconstruyamos Mejor invirtiendo en la nutrición infantil
Haga clic en el enlace para pedir a sus representantes aprobar la Ley

Please take a few moment to urge your senators to pass the Build Back Better Act with all child nutrition and anti-poverty investments intact.

12/14/2021

ALERTA para tomar ACCIÓN - ¡Nuestra Coalición de agentes del cambio lo necesita! Hoy dígale al Congreso: Reconstruyamos Mejor invirtiendo en la nutrición infantil
El Congreso tiene la oportunidad de alimentar a los niños a través de una inversión de $ 10 mil millones de dólares incluida en la Ley Build Back Better.
Haga clic en el enlace para pedir a sus representantes aprobar la Ley que incluye fondos importantes para la nutrición infantil.
https://act.nourishca.org/es/action/digale-al-congreso-reconstruir-mejor-invirtiendo-en-nutricion-infantil

Tómese un momento para pedirle a sus senadores que aprueben la Ley de Reconstruir Mejor con todas las inversiones en nutrición infantil y contra la pobreza intactas.

12/14/2021

ACTION ALERT - Our coalition of change makers needs you!
Tell Congress Today: Build Back Better by Investing in Child Nutrition
Congress has an opportunity to nourish children through a $10 billion investment included in the Build Back Better Act.
Please click on the link to urge your representatives to pass the Act with this critical funding for child nutrition.
https://act.nourishca.org/action/tell-congress-build-back-better-by-investing-in-child-nutrition

Please take a few moment to urge your senators to pass the Build Back Better Act with all child nutrition and anti-poverty investments intact.

12/10/2021

En un esfuerzo por comprender mejor las experiencias de los californianos con el acceso a alimentos y otros recursos críticos, Nourish California se asoció con Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3) para realizar grupos de enfoque y una encuesta estatal de personas con ingresos bajos y medios.

Únase a nosotros para una presentación virtual de los hallazgos clave sobre los recursos y los desafíos que afectan a los hogares en todo nuestro estado. Tendremos tiempo para preguntas y discusión, así como para compartir oportunidades para tomar medidas de apoyo para el acceso justo a los alimentos.

Se proporcionará interpretación al español.
Visit https://nourishca.org/event/food-hardship-hope-for-change-2021/

12/06/2021

In an effort to better understand Californians' experiences with accessing food and other critical resources, Nourish California partnered with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3) to conduct focus groups and a statewide survey of individuals with low and middle incomes.
Please join us for a virtual presentation of key findings about the assets and challenges affecting households across our state. We’ll hold time for questions and discussion -- as well as sharing opportunities to take action in support of fair access to food.

Spanish interpretation will be provided. To Register visit:
https://nourishca.netlify.app/action/foodhardshiphopeforchange

11/17/2021

A New Survey
Nourish California, which commissioned the survey, is calling on state and federal policymakers to take action. “Charitable giving is often the first reaction to findings like these,” said Angeles Nelson. “But given the scope and scale of the problem, charity is not enough. We need policy action.”
Learn more at https://nourishca.org/fresh/blog-category/survey-californians-with-low-or-moderate-income-worry-about-running-out-of-food-before-they-can-afford-to-buy-more/

11/17/2021

Una Nueva Encuesta
Nourish California, quien encargó la encuesta, está pidiendo a los legisladores estatales y federales que tomen medidas. “Las donaciones caritativas son a menudo la primera reacción a hallazgos como estos”, dijo Angeles Nelson. “Pero dado el alcance y la escala del problema, la caridad no es suficiente. Necesitamos acción política ".
Más información en https://nourishca.org/fresh/blog-category/encuesta/

10/28/2021

Welcome, Muneera! Meet our new staff member.

https://nourishca.org/fresh/blog-category/welcome-muneera/

10/22/2021

The Build Back Better Act Includes $35 billion for child nutrition, allows more schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all children, extends summer EBT, and funds school kitchen equipment.
Join us in calling federal leaders to invest in child nutrition programs! - https://nourishca.org/fresh/actionalert/tell-congress-invest-in-child-nutrition/

School Meals: Federal Investments to Sustain Historic Change Author Tia Shimada Published on Sep 10, 2021 in Child Nutrition, School-Aged Children Calling for Federal Investments in Child Nutrition The House Education & Labor Committee just voted to approve critical investments in child nutrition in...

09/16/2021

Facebook Live -Connectando Familias con Recursos. El Programa de WIC es para apoyar con alimentos nuricionales a personas embarazadas, bebes y niños de hasta 5 años. Ayudenos a decirle al Congreso que estos recursos son importantes y necesitamos su apoyo para que los continuen. Por favor tomen unos minutos y manden su mensaje aqui: https://nourishca.org/fresh/actionalert/extendthewicbump/

09/14/2021

Why take the time to apply for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) before the federal September 30th deadline? Watch this webinar to learn five reasons why you don’t want to miss this opportunity: 5 Important Reasons to Apply for CEP now: https://youtu.be/XT0rODz_KUY via

09/03/2021

06/22/2021