We support CalFood because #CalFood is a lifeline for food banks. Last year, CA Food Banks served ~6M people per month, but we can’t do it alone. #CALeg we need $60M ongoing for CalFood to keep our communities fed. 🥬 #LettuceFeedOurNeighbors
March 13, 2025 at 11:41 PM
We support CalFood because #CalFood is a lifeline for food banks. Last year, CA Food Banks served ~6M people per month, but we can’t do it alone. #CALeg we need $60M ongoing for CalFood to keep our communities fed. 🥬 #LettuceFeedOurNeighbors
Every other Thursday, El Nopal Bakery makes fresh tortillas & delivers them to Community FoodBank of San Benito. #CalFood enables this partnership. We call on the #CALeg & @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social to sustain CalFood funding at $60M for #FoodBanks & food producers.
February 27, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Every other Thursday, El Nopal Bakery makes fresh tortillas & delivers them to Community FoodBank of San Benito. #CalFood enables this partnership. We call on the #CALeg & @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social to sustain CalFood funding at $60M for #FoodBanks & food producers.
#CalFood is a state-funded program critical to ensuring a consistent supply of CA-grown food for #FoodBanks. By partnering with farmers & local food purveyors, it supports CA’s food economy & guarantees neighbors in need have food on the table. #CALeg please support $60M ongoing for CalFood.
March 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
#CalFood is a state-funded program critical to ensuring a consistent supply of CA-grown food for #FoodBanks. By partnering with farmers & local food purveyors, it supports CA’s food economy & guarantees neighbors in need have food on the table. #CALeg please support $60M ongoing for CalFood.
🧑🏽🌾 CalFood is a lifeline for #foodbanks, #farmers, & families. But without adequate #CABudget funding, #FoodBanks will struggle to meet their community’s need.
📢 Read more about why fully funding #CalFood matters! calmatters.org/commentary/2...
#LettuceFeedOurNeighbors
📢 Read more about why fully funding #CalFood matters! calmatters.org/commentary/2...
#LettuceFeedOurNeighbors
California food banks need help to meet growing hunger crisis | Opinion
As federal anti-poverty budgets get slashed, California faces a $56 million chop in money it sends to food banks and pantries.
calmatters.org
February 13, 2025 at 10:56 PM
🧑🏽🌾 CalFood is a lifeline for #foodbanks, #farmers, & families. But without adequate #CABudget funding, #FoodBanks will struggle to meet their community’s need.
📢 Read more about why fully funding #CalFood matters! calmatters.org/commentary/2...
#LettuceFeedOurNeighbors
📢 Read more about why fully funding #CalFood matters! calmatters.org/commentary/2...
#LettuceFeedOurNeighbors
1 in 5 CA households struggle with hunger .
Over $55m in cuts to #CalFood will be devastating.
Together with #SFMarinFoodBank, we feed 450+ famlies/wk through CalFood.
Tell #CALeg to #FundCalFood at $60M -- and keep vulnerable families from going hungry in California!
#FoodInsecurity #EndHunger
Over $55m in cuts to #CalFood will be devastating.
Together with #SFMarinFoodBank, we feed 450+ famlies/wk through CalFood.
Tell #CALeg to #FundCalFood at $60M -- and keep vulnerable families from going hungry in California!
#FoodInsecurity #EndHunger
May 9, 2025 at 2:24 AM
1 in 5 CA households struggle with hunger .
Over $55m in cuts to #CalFood will be devastating.
Together with #SFMarinFoodBank, we feed 450+ famlies/wk through CalFood.
Tell #CALeg to #FundCalFood at $60M -- and keep vulnerable families from going hungry in California!
#FoodInsecurity #EndHunger
Over $55m in cuts to #CalFood will be devastating.
Together with #SFMarinFoodBank, we feed 450+ famlies/wk through CalFood.
Tell #CALeg to #FundCalFood at $60M -- and keep vulnerable families from going hungry in California!
#FoodInsecurity #EndHunger
For two years in a row, food banks are serving 6 million Californians each month.
Yet, to address the state's deficit, @governor.ca.gov is seeking to cut nearly 90% for the state program #CalFood — bringing it from $60 million to $8 million a year.
capitalandmain.com/the-great-fo...
Yet, to address the state's deficit, @governor.ca.gov is seeking to cut nearly 90% for the state program #CalFood — bringing it from $60 million to $8 million a year.
capitalandmain.com/the-great-fo...
The Great Food Bank Robbery: Hungry Californians Face Losing Their Daily Bread
A new landscape of scarcity is threatening even the state’s food basket regions.
capitalandmain.com
May 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
For two years in a row, food banks are serving 6 million Californians each month.
Yet, to address the state's deficit, @governor.ca.gov is seeking to cut nearly 90% for the state program #CalFood — bringing it from $60 million to $8 million a year.
capitalandmain.com/the-great-fo...
Yet, to address the state's deficit, @governor.ca.gov is seeking to cut nearly 90% for the state program #CalFood — bringing it from $60 million to $8 million a year.
capitalandmain.com/the-great-fo...
$20M in the #CABudget for #CalFood & #CalFresh to offset HR1 impacts. Thanks to the administration & legislature for backing food banks, farmers & communities!
@asmcoreyjackson.bsky.social @scottwiener.bsky.social @senatorashby.bsky.social @assemblydems.bsky.social @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social
@asmcoreyjackson.bsky.social @scottwiener.bsky.social @senatorashby.bsky.social @assemblydems.bsky.social @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 12:24 AM
$20M in the #CABudget for #CalFood & #CalFresh to offset HR1 impacts. Thanks to the administration & legislature for backing food banks, farmers & communities!
@asmcoreyjackson.bsky.social @scottwiener.bsky.social @senatorashby.bsky.social @assemblydems.bsky.social @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social
@asmcoreyjackson.bsky.social @scottwiener.bsky.social @senatorashby.bsky.social @assemblydems.bsky.social @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social
While our food banks can’t shoulder all of the burden without SNAP, the legislature did approved $80 million for CalFood to assist our food banks through the holidays.
October 28, 2025 at 4:41 AM
While our food banks can’t shoulder all of the burden without SNAP, the legislature did approved $80 million for CalFood to assist our food banks through the holidays.
#CalFood helps #FoodBanks buy CA-grown foods, including rarely donated items like eggs and meat, meeting diverse needs. Without it, this wouldn’t be possible. #CALeg please #FundCalFood at $60M ongoing to keep food on the table.
April 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
#CalFood helps #FoodBanks buy CA-grown foods, including rarely donated items like eggs and meat, meeting diverse needs. Without it, this wouldn’t be possible. #CALeg please #FundCalFood at $60M ongoing to keep food on the table.
#CalFood helps #FoodBanks buy CA-grown foods, including rarely donated items like eggs and meat, meeting diverse needs. Without it, this wouldn’t be possible. #CALeg please #FundCalFood at $60M ongoing to keep food on the table.
April 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
#CalFood helps #FoodBanks buy CA-grown foods, including rarely donated items like eggs and meat, meeting diverse needs. Without it, this wouldn’t be possible. #CALeg please #FundCalFood at $60M ongoing to keep food on the table.
We support CalFood b/c #CalFood is a lifeline for farmers. #CalFood allows food banks to partner with local farmers to fight hunger while supporting producers critical to California’s food economy. #CALeg we need $60M ongoing for CalFood to ensure this partnership can continue
March 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
CalFood helps food banks buy CA-grown foods to meet their communities' diverse needs. #CALeg must #FundCalFood at $60M ongoing to fight hunger, support farmers, and build a healthy, hunger-free future for all Californians.
March 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
CalFood helps food banks buy CA-grown foods to meet their communities' diverse needs. #CALeg must #FundCalFood at $60M ongoing to fight hunger, support farmers, and build a healthy, hunger-free future for all Californians.
⚠️The CalFood Program is facing a $50+ million drop in average annual funding. Yet, #hunger remains high & #FoodBanks are serving record demand. #CABudget #CALeg we need $60M ongoing for CalFood in ‘25! @shannongrove @SenatorMenjivar @cafoodbanks
May 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
⚠️The CalFood Program is facing a $50+ million drop in average annual funding. Yet, #hunger remains high & #FoodBanks are serving record demand. #CABudget #CALeg we need $60M ongoing for CalFood in ‘25! @shannongrove @SenatorMenjivar @cafoodbanks
Critical #CalFood funding allows @SBCFoodBank to partner with El Nopal Bakery to provide tortillas to families in need. With this funding at risk, the ability to provide essential food is threatened.
Read more: cafoodbanks.org/member-monday #LettuceFeedOurNeighbors #MemberMonday
Read more: cafoodbanks.org/member-monday #LettuceFeedOurNeighbors #MemberMonday
February 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Critical #CalFood funding allows @SBCFoodBank to partner with El Nopal Bakery to provide tortillas to families in need. With this funding at risk, the ability to provide essential food is threatened.
Read more: cafoodbanks.org/member-monday #LettuceFeedOurNeighbors #MemberMonday
Read more: cafoodbanks.org/member-monday #LettuceFeedOurNeighbors #MemberMonday
📢 CA is facing a hunger crisis: More than 1 in 5 households struggle with food insecurity. #CalFood helps food banks provide groceries to 6M+ neighbors each month. #CALeg must #FundCalFood at $60M ongoing to ensure no one goes hungry. #LettuceUnite #LettuceFeedOurNeighbors
March 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
📢 CA is facing a hunger crisis: More than 1 in 5 households struggle with food insecurity. #CalFood helps food banks provide groceries to 6M+ neighbors each month. #CALeg must #FundCalFood at $60M ongoing to ensure no one goes hungry. #LettuceUnite #LettuceFeedOurNeighbors
📢 Crisis en CA: más de 1 de cada 5 hogares sufren inseguridad alimentaria. #CalFood ayuda a los bancos de alimentos a alimentar a +6M de vecinos al mes. #CALeg debe #FundCalFood asignando $60M permanentes para que nadie pase hambre. #LechugamosGanas
April 9, 2025 at 11:23 PM
📢 Crisis en CA: más de 1 de cada 5 hogares sufren inseguridad alimentaria. #CalFood ayuda a los bancos de alimentos a alimentar a +6M de vecinos al mes. #CALeg debe #FundCalFood asignando $60M permanentes para que nadie pase hambre. #LechugamosGanas
Check out this article from Salinas Californian:
The last tortilla: How budget cuts can derail a program that keeps people fed and employed
www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/l...
Excellent read! 42 MILLION Americans depend on EBT to survive! The tRump and Muskrat cuts will severely hurt many!
The last tortilla: How budget cuts can derail a program that keeps people fed and employed
www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/l...
Excellent read! 42 MILLION Americans depend on EBT to survive! The tRump and Muskrat cuts will severely hurt many!
The last tortilla: How budget cuts can derail a program that keeps people fed and employed
The CalFood Program, used to buy local food for California food banks is at risk of major budget cuts at a time when federal SNAP funds may be cut
www.thecalifornian.com
March 5, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Check out this article from Salinas Californian:
The last tortilla: How budget cuts can derail a program that keeps people fed and employed
www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/l...
Excellent read! 42 MILLION Americans depend on EBT to survive! The tRump and Muskrat cuts will severely hurt many!
The last tortilla: How budget cuts can derail a program that keeps people fed and employed
www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/l...
Excellent read! 42 MILLION Americans depend on EBT to survive! The tRump and Muskrat cuts will severely hurt many!
CAFB joined California Hunger Action Coalition in Sacramento for their annual January lobby day! 💪 ✨ We had meaningful conversations with key legislators & the governor's office, sharing this year's anti-hunger & anti-poverty priorities. 🍎 🥖
#EndHungerCA #AntiPoverty #CalFood #CHAC
#EndHungerCA #AntiPoverty #CalFood #CHAC
January 28, 2025 at 12:55 AM
CAFB joined California Hunger Action Coalition in Sacramento for their annual January lobby day! 💪 ✨ We had meaningful conversations with key legislators & the governor's office, sharing this year's anti-hunger & anti-poverty priorities. 🍎 🥖
#EndHungerCA #AntiPoverty #CalFood #CHAC
#EndHungerCA #AntiPoverty #CalFood #CHAC
Community FoodBank of San Benito & El Nopal Bakery shined a light on California's CalFood program and its impact on food banks, farmers, food producers, and the entire community. Read more: benitolink.com/el-nopal-and...
El Nopal and Community FoodBank work to feed those in need | BenitoLink
El Nopal and Community FoodBank work to feed those in need
benitolink.com
March 1, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Community FoodBank of San Benito & El Nopal Bakery shined a light on California's CalFood program and its impact on food banks, farmers, food producers, and the entire community. Read more: benitolink.com/el-nopal-and...
California’s budget funds CalFood, CalFresh EBT, and nutrition incentives to expand produce access and stretch food benefits for low-income households.
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July 15, 2026 at 9:22 PM
California’s budget funds CalFood, CalFresh EBT, and nutrition incentives to expand produce access and stretch food benefits for low-income households.
Advocates say reductions to the CalFood program would be a devastating blow because food pantries are a “lifeline” for many.
Inland Empire food banks worry about possible state budget cuts
www.redlandsdailyfacts.com
March 29, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Advocates say reductions to the CalFood program would be a devastating blow because food pantries are a “lifeline” for many.
One of our state legislative priorities is to continue championing for CalFoods funding. Let’s ensure CalFood stays strong! Your support can help us maintain our momentum towards a $60M in funding. Together, we can fight hunger effectively!
@CASpeakerRivas @john.laird.184
@CASpeakerRivas @john.laird.184
April 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
One of our state legislative priorities is to continue championing for CalFoods funding. Let’s ensure CalFood stays strong! Your support can help us maintain our momentum towards a $60M in funding. Together, we can fight hunger effectively!
@CASpeakerRivas @john.laird.184
@CASpeakerRivas @john.laird.184