Samantha Marshall
CNR and an extra meal for CACFP - there's still a chance but we have to act now!
Last week the Council for Professional Recognition provided an excellent overview of the need for Congress to move the child nutrition...
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Samantha Marshall
- Oct 11
- 2 min
Action Alert: Tell Congress to invest in CACFP and pass a Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill
That's right, the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act is still on the table and Congress needs to hear from all of us that passing this...
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Samantha Marshall
- Aug 8
- 1 min
For-profit early educators could be eligible for loan forgiveness, DoE has a call for comment
The Department of Education (at the federal level) has released a call for public comment regarding the Public Service Loan Forgiveness...
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Samantha Marshall
- Jul 25
- 3 min
Take Action! Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act moving in the House
Updated 7/25/2022, 1:35 p.m. to reflect hearing has been scheduled and bill number. Remember that act in Congress that we have been...
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Elyse Homel Vitale
- Jun 28
- 2 min
Keep Kids Fed Act Signed by President!✍️ Takes Effect July 1
As expected, over the weekend the President signed Congress's bipartisan Keep Kids Fed Act of 2022 (S. 2089) into law.
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Elyse Homel Vitale
- Jun 24
- 2 min
Breaking News! Congress Passes Keep Kids Fed Act 🥳
Relief is almost here! CACFP Roundtable celebrates Congress on their bipartisan passage of the Keep Kids Fed Act, HR 8150
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Elyse Homel Vitale
- Jun 22
- 2 min
Urgent Action Needed from CACFP Community: Good News from the Hill
CACFP Roundtable commends Congress on their bipartisan effort to ensure children continue to be fed in schools and child care
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Karen Madamba
- Jun 16
- 6 min
Heart of Food with Care: Laura Diaz
For the second post in the blog series "Heart of Food with Care," we introduce Laura Diaz, a family child care provider.
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Samantha Marshall
- Jun 14
- 1 min
Add CACFP to the Narrative of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health
The White House is taking steps to eradicate hunger and dietary issues that are pervasive in our country. They're listening to everyone....
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Elyse Homel Vitale
- Jun 9
- 1 min
USDA: Extend Area Eligibility Waiver for CACFP
Now is not the time to strip away funding and resources from child care providers, afterschool programs, and the children and families they
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Elyse Homel Vitale
- Jun 6
- 3 min
This Might Be Our Last Chance! Support for Food with Care
We've been told decisions about the final state budget are happening RIGHT now and if Food with Care is to get funded this year, we need you
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Karen Madamba
- Jun 6
- 6 min
Heart of Food with Care: Rhanda Ferro Jackson
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) must do more to meet the needs of child care providers and the children in their care.
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Samantha Marshall
- May 11
- 1 min
Tell Governor Newsom to prioritize Food with Care
Sign a petition (link) to urge the Governor to support Food with Care (SB 1481)! Take action today! This week, Governor Newsom will...
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Karen Madamba
- Apr 27
- 3 min
Your Stories: The Heart of Food with Care
Your experiences are the most powerful support that can push Food with Care through the legislature. Lead the charge. Have your voice heard.
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Samantha Marshall
- Apr 27
- 2 min
Food with Care (SB 1481) Needs Your Support to Pass Senate Appropriations
(Original post by Jared Call, Nourish California, April 21, 2022. Posted here with permission.) Now that SB 1481 (Becker): Food with Care...
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Elyse Homel Vitale
- Apr 25
- 2 min
Food with Care (SB 1481) Jumps another Hurdle - More Success!
Last week, Food with Care (SB 1481) was heard by the Senate Human Services Committee. Senator Becker, Kameron Mims-Jones with Nourish CA, an
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Samantha Marshall
- Apr 12
- 4 min
Show Your Support for Food with Care Today as we head into our next hearing!
We’ve been sending you a lot of opportunities to support Food with Care, Senate Bill (SB) 1481. This is the California bill that would...
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Elyse Homel Vitale
- Mar 30
- 3 min
Food with Care Public Hearing
It's time to show your support again! On Wednesday (March 30), the California Senate Education Committee will take up SB 1481, Food with...
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Samantha Marshall
- Mar 16
- 1 min
Action Alert:Submit a letter to support free meals for kids in child care and fair pay for providers
SB 1481 (Becker) is headed to its first hearing in the Senate Education Committee. This urgent bill will provide free daily meals to...
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Samantha Marshall
- Mar 11
- 2 min
Volunteer to engage with us to make it possible for free meals for kids in child care throughout CA
Curious about the state legislative policy process? Do you want to help us educate (which is different from lobbying) our state...
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