Hunger Coalition lobbies with the Hunger Advocacy Network at the State Capitol

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Hunger Coalition lobbies with the Hunger Advocacy Network at the State Capitol

The Hunger Coalition joined Hunger Advocacy Network (HAN) partners for trip to Sacramento on May 21, 2015, to lobby on important anti-hunger legislation.  In addition to the Hunger Coalition, the HAN partners on the trip included Feeding America San Diego, Heaven’s Windows, Housing on Merit, and Jacobs Cushman San Diego Food Bank.  The trip was made possible by a grant to HAN from the Leichtag Foundation. 

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Governor Jerry Brown Releases ‘May Revise’ Budget with New State Earned Income Tax Credit

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Governor Jerry Brown Releases ‘May Revise’ Budget with New State Earned Income Tax Credit

While the Governor’s ‘May Revise’ budget, released last week, included the first ever Earned Income Tax Credit for California to help the state’s poorest residents, it failed to increase Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for seniors and the disabled.

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CalFresh Families Would Receive Extra Money for Fruits and Veg Through Statewide Nutrition Incentives Program

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CalFresh Families Would Receive Extra Money for Fruits and Veg Through Statewide Nutrition Incentives Program

A program to boost the purchase of California-grown fruits, vegetables, and nuts is gaining a foothold in the state legislature. The program would incentivize CalFresh beneficiaries by increasing their buying power for purchasing these state-grown items.

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CalFresh Outreach Director Amanda Schultz Provides Leadership at Alliance to Transform CalFresh Meeting

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CalFresh Outreach Director Amanda Schultz Provides Leadership at Alliance to Transform CalFresh Meeting

With only 57% of eligible households enrolled, California has long had the lowest CalFresh (food stamps) participation rate in the country. The Alliance to Transform CalFresh is a statewide coalition that aims to dramatically change participation rates.  Recognized as an expert on CalFresh outreach strategies, Amanda Schultz was invited to be a featured panelist at the May 5th Alliance to Transform CalFresh meeting in Sacramento.

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CA Lifts Ban on CalFresh for People with Prior Drug Felony Conviction

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CA Lifts Ban on CalFresh for People with Prior Drug Felony Conviction

California’s recent lifting of a ban on CalFresh for those with a former drug conviction means access to critical food resources for individuals trying to turn their lives around. From advocating to repeal the ban to ensuring the new regulations are implemented on the ground, SDHC has been an important leader on this issue.

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