Need to Raise SSI Levels Gets Recognition from Assemblymembers Brown and Thurmond

 Need to Raise SSI Levels Gets Recognition from Assemblymembers Brown and Thurmond

Cheryl Brown (D-San Bernardino) and Tony Thurmond (D-Richmond) introduced Bill 474 to increase SSI payments for people living independently from 91% of the federal poverty level to 112%. The bill was inspired by the grassroots advocacy of the CA4SSI organizations who brought SSI recipients to share their stories of hardship during Assembly hearings on the matter.

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

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

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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Support Breakfast in the Classroom for Kids in California: AB 1240

Support Breakfast in the Classroom for Kids in California: AB 1240

Take DIRECT ACTION today by sending in your letter of support! AB 1240 would increase access to school breakfast by requiring schools to implement practical changes that integrate breakfast into the school day and make the most efficient use of existing state and federal funds.

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