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ADVOCATE FOR
CHANGE
Food is foundational and a human right.
Food is at the center of economic health and stability, and everyone deserves access to an adequate and nutrient-rich supply. FARSB prioritizes advocacy efforts towards policies where hunger, health, poverty, equity, and food systems cross. Let your voice be heard, and tell local and state lawmakers to help alleviate food insecurity in the region. Explore ways you can get involved today!
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FIGHT THE STIGMA
When we dispel misconceptions about government nutrition programs, we empower more Californians to seek the food assistance they need. It's important to talk about hunger to minimize the stigma it holds on our society.
Access the latest news on government nutrition programs, and share the knowledge to make a difference in the community.
CONTACT CONGRESS
Urge your elected official to support government nutrition programs and hunger-relief legislation. Call Feeding America’s toll-free number, get connected to your elected official, and listen to the be prompts. You will be asked to provide your name, zip code, and city of residency.
Feeding America's toll-free number: (888) 398-8702
Congress has the ability to help Americans struggling with hunger by supporting hunger-relief programs. Contact your members of Congress to call for public policy change on the federal, state and local levels.
Corona | Ken Calvert
E: calvert@mail.house.gov P: (951) 277-0042
Hesperia | Jay Obernotle
E: jay@electjay.com P: (760) 247-1815
Riverside | Mark Takano
E: info@marktakano.com P: (951) 289-0250
Hemet | Raul Ruiz
E: ruiz@mail.house.gov P: (951) 765-2304
Ontario | Norma Torres E: CA35Meeting@mail.house.gov P: (909) 481-6474
San Bernardino | Pete Aguilar
E: RepPeteAguilar@mailhouse.gov P: (909) 890-4445
Temecula | Darrell Issa
P: (760) 304 - 7575
Latest Legislative Priorities
"Transforming every meal into a promise of a better tomorrow."
SENATE BILL (SB)1383
California's Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction law aims to reduce organic waste disposal and global warming gasses. As of January 1st, 2022 Tier 1 food generators must donate the maximum amount of excess edible food they would otherwise dispose to food recovery organizations such as FARSB.
Tier 1 Includes:
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Wholesale food vendors
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Food distributors
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Food Service providers
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Grocery stores or supermarkets
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If your organization or business qualifies as a Commercial Edible Food Generator, FARSB can step in to ensure your surplus food donations can go directly to those in need and eliminate food waste.
Budget Reconciliation Bill (Farm Bill)
The Budget Reconciliation Bill or Farm Bill proposal includes significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If passed as is, these cuts would increase hunger among our communities, and shift the burden to food banks that connot fill the gap. The Bill was passed by the House of Representatives and will move on to the Senate where changes may be made.
Farm Bill Proposals for SNAP:
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Shift SNAP costs onto states and counties
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Expand harsh, punitive time limits
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Reduce quality control tolerance to $0, artificially increasing error rates
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Worsens SNAP benefit adequacy
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Restricts the Standard Utility Allowance to Elderly & Disabled Households
How to Help:
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Urge Representatives in the Congress to oppose this legislation and protect SNAP for hardworking families.
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