California Food Policy Advocates

Nourish California, formerly known as California Food Policy Advocates (CFPA), is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of low-income Californians by increasing access to nutritious, affordable food. The organization specializes in policy advocacy, research, and coalition building to strengthen state and federal nutrition programs such as CalFresh (SNAP), school meals, and WIC. By addressing the root causes of food insecurity, Nourish California works to eliminate health inequities and ensure all residents have the resources needed to lead healthy lives. Their work involves tracking legislation, producing data-driven reports on food access, and partnering with community-based organizations to drive systemic change. Headquartered in Oakland, the group has been a leading voice in California's public health and nutrition policy landscape since its founding in 1992.