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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

Elyse Homel Vitale
Jun 22, 20222 min read


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.
Karen Madamba
Jun 16, 20226 min read


NEW USDA Q&A: Race and Ethnicity Determination in CACFP and SFSP
On June 13th, 2022, USDA FNS shared with state agencies questions and answers regarding the 2021 Collection of Race and Ethnicity Data by...

Samantha Marshall
Jun 14, 20221 min read


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....

Samantha Marshall
Jun 14, 20221 min read


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

Elyse Homel Vitale
Jun 9, 20221 min read


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

Elyse Homel Vitale
Jun 6, 20223 min read


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.
Karen Madamba
Jun 6, 20226 min read


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.
Karen Madamba
Apr 27, 20223 min read


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...

Samantha Marshall
Apr 27, 20222 min read


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

Elyse Homel Vitale
Apr 25, 20222 min read


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...

Samantha Marshall
Apr 12, 20224 min read


Clarification for CA Sponsors of Family Child Care Homes re: Permanent Agreement with Provider
There was some confusion among CACFP Sponsors of Family Child Care Homes about the updated "Form DCH 16 Permanent Agreement Between a...

Samantha Marshall
Apr 8, 20221 min read


Food with Care (SB 1481) Passes Senate Ed Committee with Bipartisan Support!
Passed with Bipartisan Support! Yesterday, Food with Care (SB 1481) was heard by the Senate Education Committee. Senator Becker explained...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 31, 20222 min read


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...

Elyse Homel Vitale
Mar 30, 20223 min read


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...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 16, 20221 min read


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...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 11, 20222 min read


Tell Congress to Extend the Waivers
In order for USDA to continue to provide flexibilities to CACFP and other child nutrition programs, Congress needs to extend their...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 9, 20221 min read


Submit your comments in support of Food with Care via email!
Email the state legislature to support free meals for kids in child care and fair compensation for child care providers

Samantha Marshall
Mar 7, 20222 min read


In the News: CA Preschoolers Would Get Free Breakfast And Lunch Under New Bill
CACFP Roundtable's Samantha Marshall was recently quoted speaking in support of SB 1481 Food with Care.

Elyse Homel Vitale
Mar 4, 20221 min read


Hearing Tomorrow: Free Meals for Kids, Fair Pay for Child Care!
Time to show your support for Food with Care at the March 3 Senate Budget Hearing

Elyse Homel Vitale
Mar 2, 20222 min read
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