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California Bountiful Magazine features Nutrition Policy Institute’s collaborative Farm to Correction project

April 16th, 2024

By Brianna Aguayo Villalon

A recent Spring 2024 issue of the California Bountiful magazine, features Nutrition Policy Institute's collaborative research with Impact Justice and ChangeLab Solutions on their Farm to Corrections California project.

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New report shares perspectives from over 38,000 WIC participants in 21 states

April 15th, 2024

By Lorrene D Ritchie, Brianna Aguayo Villalon, Danielle Lee

Over 38,000 participants in the federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, commonly known as WIC, completed a satisfaction survey in summer of 2023.

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Study examines sociodemographic factors in multi-program take-up of safety net programs among California families

April 10th, 2024

By Brianna Aguayo Villalon, Wendi Gosliner

US safety net programs provide aid to low-income households through cash and in-kind assistance, such as food and healthcare benefits.

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High support exists among parents of all income levels for School Meals for All in California

April 8th, 2024

By Brianna Aguayo Villalon, Christina E Hecht, Danielle Lee

In a recent research brief, Nutrition Policy Institute researchers highlight the benefits of California's School Meals for All program which offers breakfast and lunch to all K-12 students at public and charter schools every instructional day, at no charge, regardless of household income.

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NPI welcomes KC Whitsett as new project policy analyst

March 28th, 2024

By Lorrene D Ritchie, Danielle Lee, KC Fiedler

KC Whitsett joined the Nutrition Policy Institute at the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources on March 25, 2024, as a project policy analyst. Originally from Virginia, KC earned a BS in Kinesiology and Health Sciences from the College of William & Mary.

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Nutrition Policy Institute News

California Bountiful Magazine features Nutrition Policy Institute’s collaborative Farm to Correction project

New report shares perspectives from over 38,000 WIC participants in 21 states

Study examines sociodemographic factors in multi-program take-up of safety net programs among California families

High support exists among parents of all income levels for School Meals for All in California

NPI welcomes KC Whitsett as new project policy analyst

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