Food Security Efforts Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Federal action needed to reduce harm
Community partners across the state are working around the clock to make sure vulnerable Californians are getting the food they need
as schools, senior centers, and businesses take necessary precautions to limit the spread of coronavirus. Our federal nutrition programs have contingencies built into them to support their response and recovery efforts, but despite these flexibilities, community partners are finding it difficult to meet community needs.
Read more here on how California's nutrition programs are equipped to respond to a pandemic--and where they are falling short.
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State Legislative Update
Hearing postponements and cancellations
Due to the statewide response to the coronavirus, the California Senate has cancelled all hearings the week of March 16th, including budget and policy committee hearings. On the Assembly side, Speaker Anthony Rendon has left the decision to cancel or postpone committee hearings to the discretion of the Chairs. The Assembly Budget Committee hearings have been postponed, but some policy committees are still scheduled.
The situation is evolving rapidly, so please stay tuned for further updates today and this week.
You can learn more about CFPA's 2020 state legislative agenda
here
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Above all, please follow the instructions of state and local public health officials, take all recommended precautions, and stay safe and well.
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