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Research brief assesses how safety net supports can better meet the needs of families with low incomes

May 15, 2023

By Danielle Lee, Wendi Gosliner

Over 13 million Californians participate in safety net programs that provide resources including health insurance, food assistance, and tax credits.

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Job opening: Graduate Student Researcher, Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology, UC Berkeley

May 12, 2023

By Danielle Lee

A Graduate Student Researcher position is available starting summer 2023 with the Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology at the University of California, Berkeley.

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NPI job opening: Administrative Officer 2

May 10, 2023

By Danielle Lee, Sibani Michael Bose

An Administrative Officer 2 position is available at the Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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New research brief shows how highly CalFresh shoppers value the California Nutrition Incentive Program

May 10, 2023

By Danielle Lee, Sridharshi C Hewawitharana, Wendi Gosliner

A new research brief developed by the Nutrition Policy Institute details findings from an evaluation of the California Nutrition Incentive Program, a program that provides CalFresh shoppers with a dollar-for-dollar match when purchasing California-grown produce at participating farmers markets and o...

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Nutrition Policy Institute comments in support of the USDA’s proposed new “durable” rule for Child Nutrition Program nutrition standards

May 9, 2023

By Christina E Hecht, Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie

The Nutrition Policy Institute at the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources has commented in support of the US Department of Agriculture's "Child Nutrition Programs: Revisions to Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans" proposed new durable rule,...

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