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We imagine a future where ALL our children are nourished, respected, secure, valued, & free. #EndChildPoverty
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🦋California has the 4th largest economy in the world yet, there are approximately 1.6 million children in California that live in poverty.
📣Safetynet programs like #CalFresh, #CalWORKS, #CalEITC and Child Tax Credits help to children and families cover their basic needs.
📣Safetynet programs like #CalFresh, #CalWORKS, #CalEITC and Child Tax Credits help to children and families cover their basic needs.
November 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
☔️Rain or shine, we show up! Andrew from ECPCA was at the California State Capitol yesterday as lawmakers assessed the real damage from the federal shutdown. The shutdown is over, but the impact is not.
#CalFresh #EndHunger #ECPCA #FoodJustice #CommunityPower #CaliforniaStrong
#CalFresh #EndHunger #ECPCA #FoodJustice #CommunityPower #CaliforniaStrong
November 14, 2025 at 11:29 PM
☔️Rain or shine, we show up! Andrew from ECPCA was at the California State Capitol yesterday as lawmakers assessed the real damage from the federal shutdown. The shutdown is over, but the impact is not.
#CalFresh #EndHunger #ECPCA #FoodJustice #CommunityPower #CaliforniaStrong
#CalFresh #EndHunger #ECPCA #FoodJustice #CommunityPower #CaliforniaStrong
Yesterday’s Senate Human Services Hearing on H.R. 1 and the shutdown crisis was a powerful reminder of what’s truly at stake.
@jessearreguin.bsky.social said it clearly: “We have to center the families who access #CalFresh. No one should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from.”
@jessearreguin.bsky.social said it clearly: “We have to center the families who access #CalFresh. No one should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from.”
November 14, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Yesterday’s Senate Human Services Hearing on H.R. 1 and the shutdown crisis was a powerful reminder of what’s truly at stake.
@jessearreguin.bsky.social said it clearly: “We have to center the families who access #CalFresh. No one should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from.”
@jessearreguin.bsky.social said it clearly: “We have to center the families who access #CalFresh. No one should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from.”
Two incredible California mothers, Zuri Crawford and Abigail Villavicencio shared their stories of striving and thriving through the government shutdown that just ended.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Two incredible California mothers, Zuri Crawford and Abigail Villavicencio shared their stories of striving and thriving through the government shutdown that just ended.
Read more here:
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Read more here:
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Families deserve more than patchwork policies.
With parent voice at the center, @liftcommunities’ Radical Imagining agenda lifts up 2 bold priorities:
1️⃣ Cash + Coaching = Economic Mobility
2️⃣ Reimagining the Social Safety Net
Explore →https://bit.ly/4hz4dHb
With parent voice at the center, @liftcommunities’ Radical Imagining agenda lifts up 2 bold priorities:
1️⃣ Cash + Coaching = Economic Mobility
2️⃣ Reimagining the Social Safety Net
Explore →https://bit.ly/4hz4dHb
November 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Families deserve more than patchwork policies.
With parent voice at the center, @liftcommunities’ Radical Imagining agenda lifts up 2 bold priorities:
1️⃣ Cash + Coaching = Economic Mobility
2️⃣ Reimagining the Social Safety Net
Explore →https://bit.ly/4hz4dHb
With parent voice at the center, @liftcommunities’ Radical Imagining agenda lifts up 2 bold priorities:
1️⃣ Cash + Coaching = Economic Mobility
2️⃣ Reimagining the Social Safety Net
Explore →https://bit.ly/4hz4dHb
📣Safety net programs like #CalFresh & #SchoolMealsForAll build a foundation in childhood that kids can launch from.
💪🏼When we strengthen our safety net programs, we strengthen our communities, & the future of our children.
🧰These are the tools to end child poverty!
💪🏼When we strengthen our safety net programs, we strengthen our communities, & the future of our children.
🧰These are the tools to end child poverty!
November 11, 2025 at 12:37 AM
📣Safety net programs like #CalFresh & #SchoolMealsForAll build a foundation in childhood that kids can launch from.
💪🏼When we strengthen our safety net programs, we strengthen our communities, & the future of our children.
🧰These are the tools to end child poverty!
💪🏼When we strengthen our safety net programs, we strengthen our communities, & the future of our children.
🧰These are the tools to end child poverty!
"The California Department of Education has filed these federal waivers and that would allow schools to use existing school nutrition funds. The workers are ready to do it. All we need is the federal approval."- Keeley O'Brien, Policy Advocate with @westerncenter.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
"The California Department of Education has filed these federal waivers and that would allow schools to use existing school nutrition funds. The workers are ready to do it. All we need is the federal approval."- Keeley O'Brien, Policy Advocate with @westerncenter.bsky.social
"The grab & go meals during the COVID-19 pandemic are part of what led to a summer meal participation increase of 123% in July of 2020. This waiver provides an opportunity to put food on the table."
Josh Wright, Director Govt Affairs at @cafoodbanks.org on the Federal School Nutrition waiver.
Josh Wright, Director Govt Affairs at @cafoodbanks.org on the Federal School Nutrition waiver.
November 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
"The grab & go meals during the COVID-19 pandemic are part of what led to a summer meal participation increase of 123% in July of 2020. This waiver provides an opportunity to put food on the table."
Josh Wright, Director Govt Affairs at @cafoodbanks.org on the Federal School Nutrition waiver.
Josh Wright, Director Govt Affairs at @cafoodbanks.org on the Federal School Nutrition waiver.
"As food service workers we are ready to make sure every child has access to healthy meals, whether school is in session or not."
Leah Roman, school food service worker & member of the Classified School Employees Association, urges @usdagov.bsky.social to grant the Federal School Nutrition waiver.
Leah Roman, school food service worker & member of the Classified School Employees Association, urges @usdagov.bsky.social to grant the Federal School Nutrition waiver.
November 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
"As food service workers we are ready to make sure every child has access to healthy meals, whether school is in session or not."
Leah Roman, school food service worker & member of the Classified School Employees Association, urges @usdagov.bsky.social to grant the Federal School Nutrition waiver.
Leah Roman, school food service worker & member of the Classified School Employees Association, urges @usdagov.bsky.social to grant the Federal School Nutrition waiver.
Thank you CA Dept. of Ed. for hosting this morning's press conference on the Federal School Nutrition waiver protecting CA kids from hunger.
"When 27% of households w/children face food insecurity, we're calling on the federal govt to act."-State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond
"When 27% of households w/children face food insecurity, we're calling on the federal govt to act."-State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond
November 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Thank you CA Dept. of Ed. for hosting this morning's press conference on the Federal School Nutrition waiver protecting CA kids from hunger.
"When 27% of households w/children face food insecurity, we're calling on the federal govt to act."-State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond
"When 27% of households w/children face food insecurity, we're calling on the federal govt to act."-State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond
Today, Yesenia Jimenez of ECPCA stood w/ leaders and advocates to call for a federal school nutrition waiver that ensures no child goes hungry during the shutdown.
Hunger steals potential. Together, we can stop it. ✨
#EndChildPoverty #FoodJustice #NourishOurChildren #CaliforniaStrong #CommunityCare
Hunger steals potential. Together, we can stop it. ✨
#EndChildPoverty #FoodJustice #NourishOurChildren #CaliforniaStrong #CommunityCare
November 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Today, Yesenia Jimenez of ECPCA stood w/ leaders and advocates to call for a federal school nutrition waiver that ensures no child goes hungry during the shutdown.
Hunger steals potential. Together, we can stop it. ✨
#EndChildPoverty #FoodJustice #NourishOurChildren #CaliforniaStrong #CommunityCare
Hunger steals potential. Together, we can stop it. ✨
#EndChildPoverty #FoodJustice #NourishOurChildren #CaliforniaStrong #CommunityCare
SNAP keeps millions fed and communities stable. The authority to sustain the program exists; what is missing is the will to use it. USDA must act now to prevent hunger and deliver all November SNAP benefits on time. Frac.org
October 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
SNAP keeps millions fed and communities stable. The authority to sustain the program exists; what is missing is the will to use it. USDA must act now to prevent hunger and deliver all November SNAP benefits on time. Frac.org
WIC is OPEN! Even during a government shutdown, WIC services and benefits remain available.
Keep your appointments.
Use your WIC card at the store.
Your family’s health and nutrition come first.
Find updates at: myfamily.wic.ca.gov/Home/Federal...
@calwicassociation.bsky.social
Keep your appointments.
Use your WIC card at the store.
Your family’s health and nutrition come first.
Find updates at: myfamily.wic.ca.gov/Home/Federal...
@calwicassociation.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 12:21 PM
WIC is OPEN! Even during a government shutdown, WIC services and benefits remain available.
Keep your appointments.
Use your WIC card at the store.
Your family’s health and nutrition come first.
Find updates at: myfamily.wic.ca.gov/Home/Federal...
@calwicassociation.bsky.social
Keep your appointments.
Use your WIC card at the store.
Your family’s health and nutrition come first.
Find updates at: myfamily.wic.ca.gov/Home/Federal...
@calwicassociation.bsky.social
If you need food now:
To find a food bank, visit cafoodbanks.org/find-food/.
Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211ca.org to connect with local food pantries, meal programs, and other services. Available 24/7 and in multiple languages.
For more info visit: cdss.ca.gov.
To find a food bank, visit cafoodbanks.org/find-food/.
Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211ca.org to connect with local food pantries, meal programs, and other services. Available 24/7 and in multiple languages.
For more info visit: cdss.ca.gov.
October 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
If you need food now:
To find a food bank, visit cafoodbanks.org/find-food/.
Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211ca.org to connect with local food pantries, meal programs, and other services. Available 24/7 and in multiple languages.
For more info visit: cdss.ca.gov.
To find a food bank, visit cafoodbanks.org/find-food/.
Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211ca.org to connect with local food pantries, meal programs, and other services. Available 24/7 and in multiple languages.
For more info visit: cdss.ca.gov.
Mark your 🗓️: 2/10/26! We'll see you at the #EndChildPovertyCA IMAGINE Legislative Briefing in #Sacramento.
Ending child poverty takes political will! Join our coalition & state leaders to discuss our moral imperative to protect the safety & security of #California families.
Ending child poverty takes political will! Join our coalition & state leaders to discuss our moral imperative to protect the safety & security of #California families.
October 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Mark your 🗓️: 2/10/26! We'll see you at the #EndChildPovertyCA IMAGINE Legislative Briefing in #Sacramento.
Ending child poverty takes political will! Join our coalition & state leaders to discuss our moral imperative to protect the safety & security of #California families.
Ending child poverty takes political will! Join our coalition & state leaders to discuss our moral imperative to protect the safety & security of #California families.
Premium Tax Credits make health care affordable for 20M+ people. If they expire, millions won’t be able to go to the doctor.
Join us in urging Congress to make health care tax credits permanent & repeal the health care cuts they passed earlier this year: commcat.io/467vrRn
#CareNotCuts
Join us in urging Congress to make health care tax credits permanent & repeal the health care cuts they passed earlier this year: commcat.io/467vrRn
#CareNotCuts
October 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Premium Tax Credits make health care affordable for 20M+ people. If they expire, millions won’t be able to go to the doctor.
Join us in urging Congress to make health care tax credits permanent & repeal the health care cuts they passed earlier this year: commcat.io/467vrRn
#CareNotCuts
Join us in urging Congress to make health care tax credits permanent & repeal the health care cuts they passed earlier this year: commcat.io/467vrRn
#CareNotCuts
💓 We are so happy that @governor.ca.gov signed #AB495 (Asm. Celeste Rodriguez) into law!
AB 495 #KeepFamiliesTogether by giving parents the legal tools to keep their kids safe with trusted caregivers, key for #KidsHealth. @chirla-org.bsky.social
AB 495 #KeepFamiliesTogether by giving parents the legal tools to keep their kids safe with trusted caregivers, key for #KidsHealth. @chirla-org.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
💓 We are so happy that @governor.ca.gov signed #AB495 (Asm. Celeste Rodriguez) into law!
AB 495 #KeepFamiliesTogether by giving parents the legal tools to keep their kids safe with trusted caregivers, key for #KidsHealth. @chirla-org.bsky.social
AB 495 #KeepFamiliesTogether by giving parents the legal tools to keep their kids safe with trusted caregivers, key for #KidsHealth. @chirla-org.bsky.social
WIC is OPEN! Even during a government shutdown, WIC services and benefits remain
available.
�� Keep your appointments.
�� Use your WIC card at the store.
Your family’s health and nutrition come first—don’t miss out on your benefits!
Find updates at: myfamily.wic.ca.gov/Home/Federal...
available.
�� Keep your appointments.
�� Use your WIC card at the store.
Your family’s health and nutrition come first—don’t miss out on your benefits!
Find updates at: myfamily.wic.ca.gov/Home/Federal...
October 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
WIC is OPEN! Even during a government shutdown, WIC services and benefits remain
available.
�� Keep your appointments.
�� Use your WIC card at the store.
Your family’s health and nutrition come first—don’t miss out on your benefits!
Find updates at: myfamily.wic.ca.gov/Home/Federal...
available.
�� Keep your appointments.
�� Use your WIC card at the store.
Your family’s health and nutrition come first—don’t miss out on your benefits!
Find updates at: myfamily.wic.ca.gov/Home/Federal...
We urge @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social to sign #AB495 (Rodriguez) and stand with CA families. AB 495 keeps families together by giving parents the legal tools to ensure their kids are safe w/ trusted caregivers.
Call 916-445-2841 and say: “I support AB 495 because it will keep families together.”
Call 916-445-2841 and say: “I support AB 495 because it will keep families together.”
October 2, 2025 at 7:43 PM
We urge @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social to sign #AB495 (Rodriguez) and stand with CA families. AB 495 keeps families together by giving parents the legal tools to ensure their kids are safe w/ trusted caregivers.
Call 916-445-2841 and say: “I support AB 495 because it will keep families together.”
Call 916-445-2841 and say: “I support AB 495 because it will keep families together.”
“Thank you to @gavinnewsom.bsky.social for signing my bill to repeal this failed policy of criminalizing struggling California families for their children missing school; families and kids need support, not criminal charges and fines, to improve school attendance."- Asm. Patrick Ahrens #AB461 #CALeg
October 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
“Thank you to @gavinnewsom.bsky.social for signing my bill to repeal this failed policy of criminalizing struggling California families for their children missing school; families and kids need support, not criminal charges and fines, to improve school attendance."- Asm. Patrick Ahrens #AB461 #CALeg
✨Good news! @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social signed #AB461, to put support over punishment for school truancy (chronic absence) issues.
From Yesenia Jimenez, Sr. Policy Associate: “I’m deeply grateful the Governor has signed this bill — in honor of all the children who deserve support, not trauma.”
From Yesenia Jimenez, Sr. Policy Associate: “I’m deeply grateful the Governor has signed this bill — in honor of all the children who deserve support, not trauma.”
October 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
✨Good news! @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social signed #AB461, to put support over punishment for school truancy (chronic absence) issues.
From Yesenia Jimenez, Sr. Policy Associate: “I’m deeply grateful the Governor has signed this bill — in honor of all the children who deserve support, not trauma.”
From Yesenia Jimenez, Sr. Policy Associate: “I’m deeply grateful the Governor has signed this bill — in honor of all the children who deserve support, not trauma.”
Via: @calwicassociation.bsky.social
🚨Please share all information and resources to keep families whole during times of uncertainty.
🚨Please share all information and resources to keep families whole during times of uncertainty.
October 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Via: @calwicassociation.bsky.social
🚨Please share all information and resources to keep families whole during times of uncertainty.
🚨Please share all information and resources to keep families whole during times of uncertainty.
🍎 IMAGINE Bills are on the Governor's Desk!
#SB411 (Perez) would fight child hunger by creating a single, translated SUN Bucks application website, providing critical access for 1.8 million CA kids. Take action now and ask @governor.ca.gov to fight child hunger!!
act.cafoodbanks.org/sb411perez?m...
#SB411 (Perez) would fight child hunger by creating a single, translated SUN Bucks application website, providing critical access for 1.8 million CA kids. Take action now and ask @governor.ca.gov to fight child hunger!!
act.cafoodbanks.org/sb411perez?m...
September 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🍎 IMAGINE Bills are on the Governor's Desk!
#SB411 (Perez) would fight child hunger by creating a single, translated SUN Bucks application website, providing critical access for 1.8 million CA kids. Take action now and ask @governor.ca.gov to fight child hunger!!
act.cafoodbanks.org/sb411perez?m...
#SB411 (Perez) would fight child hunger by creating a single, translated SUN Bucks application website, providing critical access for 1.8 million CA kids. Take action now and ask @governor.ca.gov to fight child hunger!!
act.cafoodbanks.org/sb411perez?m...
⭐IMAGINE Bills are on the Governor's Desk!!
#AB461 (Ahrens) will repeal the criminal penalties for parents if children need help to attend school. Families need more support, not less!
Use our email template and urge Gov. Newsom to sign #AB461!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#AB461 (Ahrens) will repeal the criminal penalties for parents if children need help to attend school. Families need more support, not less!
Use our email template and urge Gov. Newsom to sign #AB461!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
September 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
⭐IMAGINE Bills are on the Governor's Desk!!
#AB461 (Ahrens) will repeal the criminal penalties for parents if children need help to attend school. Families need more support, not less!
Use our email template and urge Gov. Newsom to sign #AB461!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#AB461 (Ahrens) will repeal the criminal penalties for parents if children need help to attend school. Families need more support, not less!
Use our email template and urge Gov. Newsom to sign #AB461!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
