Food & Justice News Apr 28, 2020

1. Restaurants Deliver: California Begins New Program To Deliver Free Meals to Seniors
2. CalFresh Can Now Be Used Online
3. LA County DPSS Extends Customer Service Hours
4. Link to LA County Food Programs

Food & Justice News Mar 17, 2020

Updated Coronavirus Resources

1. Mutual Aid in Los Angeles
2. Grocery Stores Opening Early for Seniors, Disabled, Pregnant Women (Exact Groups Depend on Particular Store)
3. Los Angeles Unified School District Grab and Go Meals for Students
4. CalFresh and other Public Benefits : Offices Closed But Phone and Online Are Available
5. General Resources for Food, Housing, Health, Transportation and Education
6. 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

1. Coronavirus, The Economy, and Food Security
2. Demand Restaurants Provide Sick Days to Workers
3. Support SB 882: Make Applying for CalFresh Easy for Seniors
4. Public Comment on School Meal Changes
5. Farmer Suicides: The Ones Who Feed Us Are Killing Themselves All Around the World

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
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:

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