Nutrition Action Alert
June 29, 2015
In This Issue
New CFPA Publication:  Program Access Index 

Measuring CalFresh Utilization by County  

 

The Program Access Index (PAI) measures CalFresh utilization among low-income individuals who meet select CalFresh eligibility criteria. The PAI is one indicator of how well counties reach low-income individuals with CalFresh. 

 

Because CalFresh policies and practice vary among California counties, county-level measures that assess utilization and administrative performance are critical. The PAI is one such indicator. Advocates and administrators should look to establish the use of additional indicators assessing CalFresh. 

 

Read the full report. PDF

 

To learn more visit CFPA's Program Access Index (PAI) page .
 

Questions? Please contact Tia Shimada at 510.433.1122 ext. 109.

Twitter Chat: Advocacy Efforts to Prioritize Access for Disadvantaged Communities   

In honor of National Fruits and Vegetables Month, Community Health Councils (CHC) will be hosting a twitter chat on June 30, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm. CFPA will be participating as an expert on strategies to improve water access and policy opportunities within the federal nutrition programs to support the health and well being of low-income Californians. 

 

The objective of the Twitter Chat is to engage and convene local and statewide organizations in a conversation around current advocacy efforts and implementation strategies that prioritize healthier options for disadvantaged communities. If you are interested in being part of the conversation please RSVP using the link below. If you are interested in reaching out through social media to promote the chat please use the hashtag: #sugarcoatedfuture.

 

To RSVP, visit the Community Health Councils registration page. link

 

Learn more about how to increase water access in schools. link                

 

Questions? Please contact Hector Gutierrez at 213-482-8200 ext. 202 

Registration information and agenda coming soon!

 

Questions? Please contact CalFreshForum@cfpa.net

CFPA is Hiring! 

We are looking for a Nutrition Policy Advocate for our Oakland office.

 

Do want to help continue CFPA's 23-year legacy of policy change? Do you want to make a difference while working with smart, driven, fun, and passionate people? This is your chance. Join an organization that strives to create measurable change in California, while investing in the professional development of staff.

 

CFPA is looking for someone with policy analysis skills and excellent written communication skills who can help advance our mission of improving the health and well being of low-income Californians by increasing their access to nutritious and affordable foods.

 

Learn more about this opportunity. link

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