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On September 22, the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance (SFPA) signed two letters sent to Congressional leaders and the Administration requesting support for federal nutrition programs in the upcoming Continuing Resolution (CR). Over 20 organizations added their names to the letters – including representatives from the business, anti-hunger, education and civil rights communities – which asked … Continued
On September 17, the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance wrote to the President and Congressional leaders to urge support for nutrition assistance programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and school meals programs, in the upcoming continuing resolution (CR). Congress must take action to forestall some of … Continued
WASHINGTON, September 15, 2020 – Today, the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance (SFPA), including members Danone North America, Mars, Incorporated, Nestlé USA, and Unilever United States, joined leading members of the business community in signing an open letter to Members of Congress in support of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Supporting our pregnant and parenting employees is … Continued
On August 19, SFPA, along with Beech-Nut Baby Food, General Mills, Kellogg’s and Nestlé USA, wrote to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to urge the administration to provide critical waiver flexibility to school and child nutrition program operators so they can serve meals to children in the coming school year. Read the full letter here. … Continued
On August 19, SFPA joined the School Superintendents Association (AASA) and over 30 other organizations to call on Congress to extend waiver authorities for the COVID-19 school nutrition rules granted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the upcoming school year, ensuring students will safely receive meals despite uncertainties driven by the pandemic. Read … Continued
On July 31, SFPA joined with the National WIC Association, 60 national organizations and more than 350 local service-provider agencies from all 50 states to urge Congress to extend U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) waiver authority for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) through September 30, 2021 in the next … Continued
SFPA submitted a comment in response to the Department of Labor’s proposal to restrict the use of environmental, social and governance (ESG) focused investments in employer sponsored retirement plans. As businesses working to solve climate change through our own practices and by driving science-based U.S. policy action, we believe DOL’s proposal is short-sighted and out … Continued
The SFPA developed a set of Packaging and Recycling Policy Priorities that showcase our commitment to improving access to recycling, transforming waste management to a circular system and establishing consistent standards and enhancing measurement across the recycling ecosystem.
The Growing Climate Solutions Act introduced by Senators Braun, Stabenow, Graham, and Whitehouse is an example of legislation that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create value for the food supply chain.
The SFPA sent a letter to Congressional leadership, urging support for feeding assistance programs, which act not only as a first defense against food insecurity but also help stimulate local economies.
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