Food & Justice News Aug 12^th, 2019

1. 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 23^rd
2. Hunger Action LA Community Food Policy Meeting: Thursday September 5^th, 2 pm-4pm
3. SB 285 (Wiener): Show Your Support for Improved Access to CalFresh, Contact Key Assemblymembers This Week

Food & Justice News August, 8^th, 2019

1. Hunger Action LA Community Food Policy Meeting: Thursday September 5^th, 2 pm-4pm
2. SB 285 (Wiener): Show Your Support for Improved Access to CalFresh, Contact Key Assemblymembers This Week
3. USDA Proposes Cuts in SNAP Food Assistance: Please Comment Before September 23^rd

Food & Justice News
March 22^nd, 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
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Contribute $10, $20, $50 to help with our core projects:
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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:

1. SSI and CalFresh: A Giant Step to End Hunger for Seniors and People with Disabilities —Training Thursday March 28^th NEW TIME 1 PM TO 3 PM
2. Tell the Trump Administration It’s Unacceptable to Take Food Away from Struggling Workers and Families: Due April 2^nd
3. Help Blind and Low Vision Shoppers Enjoy Crenshaw Farmers Market: Saturday March 23^rd

Food & Justice News
March 12^th, 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:

1. SSI and CalFresh: A Giant Step to End Hunger for Seniors and People with Disabilities —Training Thursday March 28^th
2. Tell the Trump Administration It’s Unacceptable to Take Food Away from Struggling Workers and Families: Due April 2^nd
3. Help Blind and Low Vision Shoppers Enjoy Crenshaw Farmers Market: Saturday March 23^rd

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

1. Send Comments to Oppose New Public Charge Rules Proposed for Immigrants: Join Day of Action Saturday Nov 10!
2. Can Congress Manage to Pass A Farm Bill by Christmas?
3. Update on new SSI Eligibility for CalFresh
4. Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Drafts Guidance for How Cities Manage Unsheltered Homelessness: Public Comment Needed by November 2
5. Next Blind and Low Vision Shoppers Day December 1, Crenshaw Farmers Market

Apply for CalFresh Today!

For more info or to apply, visit dpss.lacounty.gov or call (866) 613-3777