IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR LOW INCOME KIDS AND FAMILIES

A Better Course strategically selects and designs on-the-ground programs, conducts research, analysis, and advocates for improved nutrition for low-income children and families. Specifically, we work on improving access to healthy foods through public programs such as school meals, CalFresh, and making that food safer by advocating to improve transparency in our food system regarding allergens, pesticides and GMOs.

We are grateful to our partners and funders, without whom the work would not be possible.

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A Better Course is a fiscally sponsored program of Community Ventures.

Passed! AB 1871 Charter Schools: Free & Reduced Priced Meals

October 15, 2018October 17, 2018 by zettareicker, posted in General

This bill helps ensure all low-income students have access to free or low cost meals – including those in public charter schools. AB 1871 will ensure this. Find out more information here.

Statewide California Child Hunger Caucus

August 24, 2018October 16, 2018 by zettareicker, posted in General

Thank you Jeff Bridges for your support to end childhood hunger! We enjoyed presenting with you, California Director Kathy Saile from No Kid Hungry, Pastor Karen Abrego (representing Senator Richard Pan’s office) and moderator Edie Lambert of KCRA in promoting the formation of a Child Hunger Caucus within the California State Legislature. It’s collaborations such … Continue reading Statewide California Child Hunger Caucus

Market Match at San Francisco’s Alemany Farmers’ Market

July 2, 2018October 16, 2018 by zettareicker, posted in Uncategorized

A Better Course is the proud recipient of a Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive program grant, known as Market Match in California, for 2018-19. The program operates at the Alemany Farmers’ Market, which opened in 1943 and was California’s first farmers’ market. The 2018/19 Market Match incentive program is expected to be offered starting February 2019.

Why Celiacs Need Bone Broth

April 15, 2016April 15, 2016 by betterfoody, posted in General

Ask any adult Celiac who was diagnosed as a child and they’ll tell you, your healing journey is not just about eliminating gluten. When your immune system isn’t working correctly, you are prone to collecting a host of other autoimmune diseases as you get older, for example, colitis, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or allergies.

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