Food & Justice News March 17, 2020
Food & Justice News Mar 17, 2020
Updated Coronavirus Resources
- Mutual Aid in Los Angeles
- Grocery Stores Opening Early for Seniors, Disabled, Pregnant Women (Exact Groups Depend on Particular Store)
- Los Angeles Unified School District Grab and Go Meals for Students
- CalFresh and other Public Benefits : Offices Closed But Phone and Online Are Available
- General Resources for Food, Housing, Health, Transportation and Education
- Demand Sick Days for Food Workers
Stay tuned for more updates. We will be working to advocate for following identified needs:
- meal or grocery delivery for people under age 60 who are disabled or immune-compromised
- a moratorium on evictions and utility shutoffs
Food & Justice News Mar 12, 2020
Food & Justice News Mar 12, 2020
- Coronavirus, The Economy, and Food Security
- Demand Restaurants Provide Sick Days to Workers
- Support SB 882: Make Applying for CalFresh Easy for Seniors
- Public Comment on School Meal Changes
- Farmer Suicides: The Ones Who Feed Us Are Killing Themselves All Around the World
News Update Aug 12, 2019
Food & Justice News Aug 12th, 2019
- Trump Administration Double Attack on Immigrants and SNAP:
a) Trump Admin to Implement New Public Charge Rules Against Immigrants Who May Need Food, Health Care or Housing
b) Trump Administration Proposes Cuts in SNAP Food Assistance: Public Comment Period of 60 Days Ends September 23rd - Hunger Action LA Community Food Policy Meeting: Thursday September 5th, 2 pm-4pm
- SB 285 (Wiener): Show Your Support for Improved Access to CalFresh, Contact Key Assemblymembers This Week
Food & Justice News Aug 8, 2019
Food & Justice News August, 8th, 2019
- Hunger Action LA Community Food Policy Meeting: Thursday September 5th, 2 pm-4pm
- SB 285 (Wiener): Show Your Support for Improved Access to CalFresh, Contact Key Assemblymembers This Week
- USDA Proposes Cuts in SNAP Food Assistance: Please Comment Before September 23rd
CalFresh SSI Resources
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Basic CalFresh for SSI PDF |
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Basic CalFresh for SSI PDF (Spanish) Consejos/Información para los destinatarios de SSI |
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Access_for_All_Flyer-FINAL.pdf This flyer lists state Dept of Social Services webinars with more info on the CalFresh SSI expansion |
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CA4SSI_SSI_SSP_CalFresh_ Basic fact sheet on CalFresh SSI expansion in English |
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CA4SSI_SSI_SSP_CalFresh_ Hoja de datos básicos sobre la expansión de CalFresh SSI en español |
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CalFresh_Application_ Information about becoming a CalFresh application assister so your organization can help people enroll in CalFresh |
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Market_Match_February_2019.pdf A list of Market Match sites operated by Hunger Action LA, most of them are also providing Market Match to SSI recipients. |
News March 22, 2019
Food & Justice News
March 22nd, 2019
Support Hunger Action LA!
This time of year we are embarking on several projects needing a jolt of resources from you:
- CalFresh expansion to SSI recipients
- Beginning new farmers markets and Market Match programs
- Updating the Peoples Guide to Welfare Health and Other Services
- Preparing grassroots advocates for work in Sacramento to pass anti-poverty policies in hunger, housing and other issues!
Easy online donation:
www.hungeractionla.org/donate
Give up a cup o' Joe today to support our work: $5
www.hungeractionla.org/donate
Contribute $10, $20, $50 to help with our core projects:
www.hungeractionla.org/donate
Become a sustainer for any amount you can afford per month:
www.hungeractionla.org/monthly_donation
Your contribution
- helps 2,000 seniors/people with disabilities weekly to access the food they need for a healthy diet
- fuels trainings for agencies and community volunteers to help 100,000 SSI recipients access CalFresh
- publishes the Peoples Guide to Welfare Health and Other Services
- send 50 low income advocates to fight for state anti-hunger policy
- Become a monthly contributor!
www.hungeractionla.org/monthly_donation
Food Justice Updates:
- SSI and CalFresh: A Giant Step to End Hunger for Seniors and People with Disabilities —Training Thursday March 28th NEW TIME 1 PM TO 3 PM
- Tell the Trump Administration It’s Unacceptable to Take Food Away from Struggling Workers and Families: Due April 2nd
- Help Blind and Low Vision Shoppers Enjoy Crenshaw Farmers Market: Saturday March 23rd
News March 12, 2019
Food & Justice News
March 12th, 2019
Page Updated March 21, 2019 1:46p PST
Support Hunger Action LA!
Easy online donation www.hungeractionla.org/donate
Your contribution
- helps 2,000 seniors/people with disabilities weekly to access the food they need for a healthy diet
- fuels trainings for agencies and community volunteers to help 100,000 SSI recipients access CalFresh
- publishes the Peoples Guide to Welfare Health and Other Services
- send 50 low income advocates to fight for state anti-hunger policy
- Become a monthly contributor!
www.hungeractionla.org/monthly_donation
Food Justice Updates:
- SSI and CalFresh: A Giant Step to End Hunger for Seniors and People with Disabilities —Training Thursday March 28th
- Tell the Trump Administration It’s Unacceptable to Take Food Away from Struggling Workers and Families: Due April 2nd
- Help Blind and Low Vision Shoppers Enjoy Crenshaw Farmers Market: Saturday March 23rd
News Update Nov 1st, 2018
November 1st, 2018:
If you haven’t already please get your tickets for the Hunger Action LA annual awards and dinner! This year we’re honoring legendary organizer and activist Nancy Berlin; Santa Monica Farmers Market and food justice pioneer Laura Avery; and community activist Steven Echor. More information and tickets at www.hungeractionla.org/dinnerandawards PS—auction items include one of the first 16 X 20 photos of LeBron James in a Lakers jersey
- Send Comments to Oppose New Public Charge Rules Proposed for Immigrants: Join Day of Action Saturday Nov 10!
- Can Congress Manage to Pass A Farm Bill by Christmas?
- Update on new SSI Eligibility for CalFresh
- Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Drafts Guidance for How Cities Manage Unsheltered Homelessness: Public Comment Needed by November 2
- Next Blind and Low Vision Shoppers Day December 1, Crenshaw Farmers Market
Let's Eat, LA!
Apply for CalFresh Today!
For more info or to apply, visit dpss.lacounty.gov or call (866) 613-3777
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