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Promise Neighborhoods, CalFood and diaper bank advocates press Subcommittee for one‑time and ongoing funding
Summary
Numerous public commenters and organizations urged funding to prevent a funding cliff for Promise Neighborhoods, to sustain CalFood and to continue diaper bank investments; advocates provided program outcomes and requested specific dollar amounts.
During public comment, more than a dozen community organizations, food banks and Promise Neighborhood grantee partners urged Subcommittee support for several items: a one‑time package to prevent an abrupt end to state funding for Promise Neighborhoods, ongoing funding for the CalFood program, continuation of diaper bank funding, and restart or expansion of targeted pilots such as the CalFresh Fruit & Vegetable EBT pilot.
Multiple representatives said California's initial state investments in Promise Neighborhoods are…
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