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State Drought Relief Program to Provide Food to Hard-Hit Communities – from the California Department of Social Services

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

As extreme drought continues to grip much of the state, the California Department of Social Services has announced that food banks in 24 drought-affected counties will be receiving shipments of food assistance. The first $5.1 million in food assistance will begin to hit … Continue reading →

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California food banks to benefit from California Grown promotion

Posted on April 21, 2014 by CDFA Staff

California’s agricultural community has long been a champion of our state’s food banks. The folks over at California Grown have taken a thoroughly modern approach to supporting California food banks: snap a “selfie” and they’ll donate a pound of food. … Continue reading →

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Op-ed Featuring Secretary Ross – Food Donation Always in Season – From the Fresno Bee

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.fresnobee.com/2012/12/19/3107834/karen-ross-and-sue-sigler-food.html By Karen Ross and Sue Sigler The holiday season reminds us to be grateful for the blessings we have received and to share our good fortune with family, friends and those of who are less fortunate. While many will … Continue reading →

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Farm to Food Bank Program featured in San Diego TV report

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

On December 5, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross appeared with food bank officials in San Diego to emphasize a greater need for food assistance during the holidays, and to discuss the Farm-to-Food Bank Program, a joint effort with the California State Board of … Continue reading →

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Fairs and Farmers are Key Partners with Local Food Banks

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

The success of food banks is based on relationships in local communities with individuals, faith-based organizations, retailers and food service businesses -just to name a few.  Additional partnerships with food producers and processors assist with sourcing local, fresh foods that can be … Continue reading →

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