SNAP helps millions of people put food on the table and remains one of our nation’s most effective tools for reducing hunger. As FY27 begins, understanding program changes and eligibility requirements is critical to helping Californians access the food assistance they need. Check out @CenterOnBudget's resource below.

We're celebrating a significant win for California's food banks, farmers, and communities. @CAgovernor has signed SB 881 into law, extending the Farmer to Food Bank Tax Credit. Thank you to @SenMcNerney , our co-sponsor @cawrecycles, and the many advocates and partners who helped get this bill across the finish line. #FoodRecovery #CAFoodBanks #EndHunger

No one should have to choose between putting food on the table and paying for life's other essentials. 🍽️ Yet too many families are facing impossible choices as the cost of food continues to strain household budgets. Many are cutting back on groceries, skipping meals, or taking on debt just to get by. 💸 Rising food costs put added pressure on families already working hard to make ends meet, especially seniors, children, and people with low incomes. 🤝 Everyone deserves reliable access to the nutritious food they need to thrive. Strengthening food assistance programs and community support systems helps ensure families can put healthy meals on the table. #ThePriceIsHigh

When children lose SNAP benefits, the effects can reach beyond the grocery store. An NPR report highlights how federal SNAP cuts are creating challenges for school meal programs nationwide. In California, #SchoolMealsForAll helps ensure every student can access healthy meals at school, regardless of income. n.pr/4ADqAoj #FreeSchoolMeals #SNAPCuts #KidsNeedFoodtoFuel #SNAP @schoolmeals4all

Our member food banks do more than provide food. Across California, many help connect families with essential resources, including diapers, so children can thrive. This National Diaper Bank Awareness Week, we’re raising awareness of diaper need and the organizations working to meet it. Find your local food bank: cafoodbanks.org/find-food/ #DiaperBankAwarenessWeek

We’re pleased to see @SenAdamSchiff release this important report highlighting the growing food insecurity crisis facing families across California and the country. Californians need a Farm Bill that includes meaningful relief for families as well as farmers. #SNAP #FarmBill

With School Year Starting, Children’s Participation in SNAP Continues Rapid Decline cbpp.org/blog/with-school-ye…

AB 1049 will remove barriers to food access for immigrant Californians. Please urge @CAgovernor to sign the bill and support our communities. Learn more here: bit.ly/4hW58E5

🥦 SUN Bucks Reminder🍎🛒 Make sure to submit your Universal Benefits Application by August 31, 2026 to unlock summer grocery benefits. Need help or not sure if you need to apply? Visit: cafoodbanks.org/sun-bucks

☀️ Not all kids are automatically enrolled in #SUNBucks — some families need to apply through their school! Make sure to submit your Universal Benefits Application by August 31, 2026 to unlock summer grocery benefits. 🥦🍎🛒 Need help or not sure if you need to apply? Visit: cafoodbanks.org/sun-bucks

“SNAP, or CalFresh in California, is the first line of defense against hunger. Food banks are not the safety net. We’re the hands beneath the safety net.” - Jared Call, Director of Public Policy & Advocacy

Earlier today we joined @SenAlexPadilla and leaders from @WellSpaceHealth, @Chancellor_May, @CalNonprofits, @CalCAPA, @CCRC4KIDS, @CALimmigrant, @CaAllianceKIDS, @CHIRLA, and @CalCFs for a roundtable discussion about federal funding cuts and the impact they are already having, and will continue to have, on California’s most vulnerable communities. Jared Call, our Director of Public Policy & Advocacy, explained: “California hasn’t yet seen the full impact of this reduction in federal food assistance. We represent the food banks, and we are the first to say that SNAP (CalFresh in California) is the first line of defense against hunger. Food banks are not the safety net; we're the hands beneath the safety net. As that safety net gets torn, more and more people are going to be showing up to food banks, and we're already stretched incredibly thin.” Thank you to Senator Padilla for continuing to advocate for Californians at a time when many are at risk of losing access to critical food assistance programs.