activities · 30
what they do
direct service · 15
- Administer Emergency Response Fund for food banks Emergency Food Response FundingOperates an Emergency Response Fund to support food banks in meeting rising demand for food assistance across California.
- Administer emergency food assistance funding Emergency Food Response FundingOperates an Emergency Response Fund to support food banks in meeting rising demand for food assistance across California.
- Administers emergency funding for food banks Emergency Food Response FundingRuns an Emergency Response Fund to provide financial support to food banks during periods of increased demand or crisis.
- Administers emergency funding to support food banks during periods of increased demand Emergency Food Response FundingRuns an Emergency Response Fund to provide financial and logistical support to member food banks facing surges in community need.
- Distribute fresh produce through Farm to Family program On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesFacilitated the donation of nearly 14 million pounds of produce in 2024 by connecting farms with food banks through the Farm to Family program.
- Distributes fresh produce through the Farm to Family program On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesFacilitated the donation of nearly 14 million pounds of produce in 2024 via the Farm to Family program, connecting surplus agricultural products with food banks.
- Distributes produce through the Farm to Family program On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesFacilitated the donation of nearly 14 million pounds of fresh produce in 2024 via the Farm to Family program, connecting surplus farm goods with food banks.
- Facilitate access to food assistance resources Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionProvides a directory of local food banks, CalFresh application information, online resources, and a food assistance FAQ to help individuals locate and access food support services.
- Operate Farm to Family produce donation program On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesFacilitated the donation of almost 14 million pounds of produce in 2024 through the Farm to Family program, connecting surplus agricultural products with food banks across California.
- Operates a food bank directory and food assistance FAQ to connect individuals with local food resources Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionProvides public access to a directory of local food banks and a food assistance FAQ document to help individuals locate food support services across California.
- Operates a food bank directory and food assistance information resources Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionProvides public access to a directory of local food banks and a food assistance FAQ document to help individuals locate food support services across California.
- Provide public access to food assistance resources Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionMaintains a directory of local food banks, offers a food assistance FAQ, and provides CalFresh application information and online resources to help individuals access food support services.
- Provide public access to food assistance resources Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionMaintains a directory of local food banks, offers a food assistance FAQ, and provides online resources to help individuals locate food support and access CalFresh benefits.
- Supports CalFresh enrollment through application information and online resourcesHelps individuals access CalFresh (SNAP) benefits by providing application guidance and digital tools to navigate the enrollment process.
- Supports CalFresh enrollment through information and online resourcesHelps individuals access CalFresh (SNAP) benefits by providing application information and online tools to support enrollment.
advocacy · 9
- Advocate against federal and state policies threatening nutrition programs SNAP and Food Assistance AdvocacyEngages in advocacy by issuing public and joint statements opposing federal and state budget proposals and policy changes that would cut or disrupt SNAP, CalFresh, and household food security reporting.
- Advocate against federal and state policies threatening nutrition programs SNAP and Food Assistance AdvocacyEngages in advocacy by issuing public and joint statements opposing federal and state budget proposals and policy changes that would cut or delay SNAP/CalFresh benefits, including the federal Budget Reconciliation bill, Senate Budget Bill, USDA reporting cuts, and the Chairman’s Farm Bill proposal.
- Advocate for federal and state nutrition policy SNAP and Food Assistance AdvocacyEngages in advocacy by issuing public statements, joint letters, and responses to federal and state proposals affecting SNAP and CalFresh, including opposition to budget cuts, Farm Bill provisions, and USDA reporting changes.
- Advocate for federal and state nutrition policy SNAP and Food Assistance AdvocacyEngages in advocacy at the federal and state levels, including issuing public statements and joint letters opposing harmful cuts to SNAP, responding to proposed budgets, and addressing disruptions to CalFresh benefits and federal food security reporting.
- Advocates against federal and state policies that threaten nutrition assistance SNAP and Food Assistance AdvocacyEngages in policy advocacy by issuing public and joint statements opposing federal and state proposals that would cut or disrupt SNAP/CalFresh benefits, including the Budget Reconciliation bill, Senate Budget Bill, and USDA reporting changes.
- Advocates at the federal and state level to protect and expand nutrition assistance programs SNAP and Food Assistance AdvocacyIssues public statements, joint letters, and policy responses opposing harmful cuts to SNAP and other food assistance programs, including reactions to federal budget proposals, the Farm Bill, USDA reporting changes, and state budget plans.
- Promote access to SUN Bucks benefits for children School-Based Meal ProgramsConducts outreach to ensure eligible children receive SUN Bucks benefits, which support summer nutrition.
- Promote child nutrition benefits outreach School-Based Meal ProgramsConducts outreach to ensure eligible children receive summer nutrition benefits through the SUN Bucks program.
- Promotes SUN Bucks benefit access for eligible children School-Based Meal ProgramsConducts outreach efforts to ensure eligible children can access summer grocery benefits through the SUN Bucks program.
capacity building · 6
- Provides capacity-building support to member food banks Food Bank Capacity Building & CoordinationCollaborates with 42–43 member food banks across California to strengthen their operations by providing tools, resources, and coordination to enhance food distribution.
- Strengthens food bank network capacity through collaboration and resource sharing Food Bank Capacity Building & CoordinationWorks with 42–43 member food banks across California to provide tools, resources, and coordination infrastructure that enhance their ability to serve food-insecure populations.
- Support member food banks through capacity building Food Bank Capacity Building & CoordinationCollaborates with 42–43 member food banks across California to provide tools, resources, and coordination that strengthen their ability to serve food-insecure individuals.
- Support member food banks through infrastructure and resource sharing Food Bank Capacity Building & CoordinationCollaborates with 42–43 member food banks across California to strengthen their capacity by providing tools, resources, and coordination to distribute food effectively.
- Support member food banks through infrastructure and resource sharing Food Bank Capacity Building & CoordinationCollaborates with 42–43 member food banks across California to strengthen their capacity by providing tools, resources, and coordination to improve food distribution.
- Support network of member food banks Food Bank Capacity Building & CoordinationCollaborates with 42–43 member food banks across California to strengthen their capacity by providing tools, resources, and coordination for food distribution.
strategies · 27
how they think
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- Addressing Root Causes of Hunger Through Policy and Systems Change systems_change_approachThe organization views food insecurity as a policy-driven issue and works to end hunger by focusing on systemic change, advocating for policy changes, and promoting equitable distribution of food to address the underlying causes of hunger.
- Farm to Family Program for Fresh Produce Distribution farm-to-familyThe organization sources and distributes fresh produce from farmers and distributors directly to those in need through its Farm to Family program.
- Farm-to-family fresh produce distribution farm_to_familySources and distributes fresh, nutritious produce directly from California farmers and distributors through the Farm to Family program, improving access to healthy food while supporting agricultural partners.
- Farm-to-family fresh produce distribution farm_to_familyIncreases access to nutritious food by sourcing fresh produce directly from California farmers and distributors through the Farm to Family program, strengthening local food systems.
- Farm-to-family fresh produce distribution farm_to_familySources fresh produce directly from California farmers and distributors through the Farm to Family program to increase the availability and distribution of nutritious food across the state.
- Farm-to-family fresh produce distribution farm-to-familySources and distributes fresh, nutritious produce directly from California farmers and distributors through the Farm to Family program, improving access to healthy food while supporting agricultural supply chains.
- Farm-to-family fresh produce sourcing farm-to-familyExpands access to nutritious food by sourcing fresh produce directly from California farmers and distributors through the Farm to Family program, strengthening local food systems.
- Leveraging a Network for Food Distribution and Support network-based service deliveryThe organization connects individuals to food assistance and addresses food insecurity across California by working collaboratively with and supporting a network of local food banks, providing them with tools and resources to enhance local food distribution capacity.
- Maximizing Access to Public Nutrition Benefits benefits_access_outreachThe organization increases food security by supporting access to government nutrition benefits through outreach and enrollment support strategies, connecting eligible individuals with public programs.
- Network-based service delivery and capacity building network_based_service_deliveryStrengthens and coordinates a statewide network of food banks by providing tools, resources, and support to enhance local distribution capacity, enabling more effective and scalable food assistance across communities.
- Network-based service delivery and capacity building network_based_service_deliveryStrengthens and coordinates a statewide network of food banks by providing tools, resources, and collaborative infrastructure to enhance local distribution capacity and expand access to food assistance.
- Network-based service delivery and capacity building network_based_service_deliveryStrengthens and coordinates a statewide network of food banks by providing tools, resources, and infrastructure support to enhance local distribution capacity and expand access to food assistance.
- Network-based service delivery and capacity building network_based_service_deliveryStrengthens and connects a statewide network of local food banks by providing tools, resources, and coordination to enhance local food distribution capacity and expand access to food assistance.
- Network-based service delivery and capacity building network_based_service_deliveryStrengthens and connects a statewide network of local food banks by providing tools, resources, and coordination to enhance local distribution capacity and expand access to food assistance.
- Network-based service delivery and capacity building network_collaborationStrengthens and coordinates a statewide network of food banks by providing tools, resources, and support to enhance local distribution capacity, enabling more effective and scalable food assistance delivery.
- Policy-centered approach to systemic change systems_change_approachAddresses hunger as a policy-driven issue by advocating for systemic reforms that promote equitable food distribution, influence public policy, and target root causes of food insecurity.
- Policy-centered systems change approach systems_change_approachAddresses hunger as a policy-driven issue by advocating for systemic reforms, equitable food distribution, and structural changes that target the root causes of food insecurity.
- Policy-centered theory of change systems_change_approachAddresses hunger as a systemic, policy-driven issue by advocating for structural and policy changes that promote equitable food distribution and tackle root causes of food insecurity.
- Policy-centered theory of change systems_change_approachAddresses hunger as a systemic, policy-driven issue by advocating for structural and policy changes that promote equitable access to food and tackle root causes of food insecurity.
- Policy-centered theory of change systems_change_approachAddresses hunger as a systemic, policy-driven issue by advocating for structural reforms and equitable food distribution policies, aiming to change root causes rather than symptoms.
- Policy-driven systems change to address root causes of hunger systems_change_approachAdvocates for systemic and policy changes based on the understanding that hunger is not an isolated issue but a result of policy decisions, with a focus on equitable food distribution and long-term structural solutions.
- Public benefits access and enrollment outreach public_benefits_enrollmentIncreases food security by proactively connecting eligible individuals to government nutrition benefits through targeted outreach and enrollment support, recognizing public benefits as a critical component of hunger relief.
- Public benefits access and enrollment outreach public_benefits_enrollmentIncreases food security by actively supporting outreach and enrollment into government nutrition benefits, recognizing public programs as critical tools to address hunger.
- Public benefits access and enrollment outreach benefits_access_outreachIncreases food security by proactively connecting eligible individuals with government nutrition benefits through targeted outreach and enrollment support.
- Public benefits access and enrollment outreach public_benefits_enrollmentIncreases food security by connecting individuals to government nutrition benefits through targeted outreach and enrollment support, recognizing public benefits as a critical component of hunger relief.
- Public benefits access and enrollment outreach public_benefits_enrollmentIncreases food security by connecting individuals to government nutrition benefits through targeted outreach and enrollment support, recognizing public programs as a critical component of hunger relief.
- Public benefits access and enrollment outreach benefits_access_outreachIncreases food security by connecting eligible individuals to government nutrition benefits through targeted outreach and enrollment support, recognizing public programs as a critical component of hunger relief.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
CalFresh Outreach
Helps eligible individuals apply for CalFresh (SNAP) benefits and spreads awareness about nutrition assistance programs like SUN Bucks and Summer EBT
Emergency Response Fund
Provides emergency funding to support food banks amid rising demand across California
Farm to Family
Partners with California farmers and distributors to rescue surplus produce and distribute it through member food banks
SUN Bucks
Summer EBT program providing benefits to eligible children to purchase food during summer months
relationships · 52
who they work with
- 2-1-1 Partner — Collaborates with 2-1-1 to connect individuals in need with food assistance services.
- Alchemist Community Development Corporation Partner — CalFresh Outreach Partner
- Alliance for African Assistance Partner — CalFresh Outreach Partner
- Arizona Food Bank Network Partner — Organizational partner of California Association of Food Banks
- Bonita Family Resource Center Partner — CalFresh Outreach Partner
- CARES Foundation Funder — Committed $200,000 in funding for local food banks through the Feeding Forward Grant.
- CalFresh Government — Provides information and application support for the CalFresh nutrition assistance program.
- CalRecycle Government — Organizational partner of California Association of Food Banks
- California Department of Food & Agriculture Government — Organizational partner of California Association of Food Banks
- California Department of Social Services Government — Organizational partner of California Association of Food Banks
- California Food & Farming Network Partner — Organizational partner of California Association of Food Banks
- California Volunteers Partner — Organizational partner of California Association of Food Banks
- Casa Familiar Partner — CalFresh Outreach Partner
- Chula Vista Community Collaborative Partner — CalFresh Outreach Partner
- Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Partner — Organizational partner of California Association of Food Banks
- Community Resource Center Partner — CalFresh Outreach Partner
- County Welfare Directors Association of California Partner — Organizational partner of California Association of Food Banks
- Durant Distributing Partner — Collaborates to help feed hungry individuals in California.
- Durant Distributing Partner — Partner in the Farm to Family program, donating produce to support food banks.
- Feeding America Network — Member of national food bank network
- Feeding San Diego Partner — CalFresh Outreach Partner
- Food Bank of Northern Nevada Partner — Organizational partner of California Association of Food Banks
- Food Research & Action Center Partner — Organizational partner of California Association of Food Banks
- Gilead Foundation Funder — Committed over $3 million in grants to address food insecurity in partnership with the organization.
- Gilead Foundation Funder — Committed over $3 million in grants to address food insecurity.
- Gilead Foundation Funder — Provided over $3 million in grants to support efforts to address food insecurity.
- Home Start Partner — CalFresh Outreach Partner
- Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank Partner — CalFresh Outreach Partner
- Jewish Family Service of San Diego Partner — CalFresh Outreach Partner
- La Maestra Community Health Center Partner — CalFresh Outreach Partner
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