ACTION ALERTS
ACTION ALERTS
Follow this page for things you or your organization can do to fight for a just food system in our city, state, and beyond!
Due June 8th
Public Comment Opportunity: Food Price Data Collection
The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is accepting public comments on a proposed new information collection focused on food price data in noncontiguous states and U.S. territories. The study would collect and estimate prices for foods in the Thrifty Food Plan market basket in Alaska, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Accurate food price data are critical for informing federal nutrition policy, and ensuring nutrition assistance reflects the true cost of a healthy diet in these communities. Public comments are due by June 8. FRAC will be submitting comments and is available to provide technical assistance to individuals or organizations interested in submitting their own comments.
It’s no secret that folks are struggling right now.
Food and farm workers are fighting for safety and dignity in fields and factories. Farmers are organizing for climate and market resilience. And communities across the U.S. are demanding clean water, air and healthy food.
The House Agriculture Committee just released a farm bill that does nothing to help working people. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 doubles down on profit for Big Food, Ag and Tech corporations.
The Farm Bill touches all parts of our lives – from how food is grown and the land and water are protected, to whether families can access food. Instead of investing in workers, climate resilience, or local economies, this bill funds false climate solutions like ag tech, increases pesticide use, and keeps SNAP underfunded.
Together these policies directly harm our communities and the very people who feed us all.
We must demand better for our communities!
Tell your representative to VOTE NO on this Farm Bill. And demand Congress goes back to the drawing board to deliver a Farm Bill that:
Protects food and farm workers
Help farmers build resilience and recover from climate disasters
Invests in BIPOC producers
Includes Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) in conservation programs
Invests in local and regional food programs, not corporations.
DEMAND A FARM BILL THAT WORKS FOR PEOPLE & THE PLANET, NOT BIG TECH
Urge Congress to support the No Immunity for Glyphosate Act
EPA used flawed research to approve registration of glyphosate-based herbicides, but Trump’s latest executive order claims that glyphosate production is necessary for “national security” and bestows lawsuit immunity to one of the largest agrichemical manufacturers in the world. We must not allow Bayer to shake off legitimate claims of harm caused by their products.
We must keep fighting for our right to hold corporations accountable for their action and inaction. A bipartisan piece of legislation has been introduced that would undo this executive order and retain the public’s ability to hold Bayer accountable. Rep. Pingree said in the release regarding the bill, “Calling glyphosate production a matter of ‘national security’ is absurd. Invoking wartime authorities to ramp up production while opening the door to liability shields for chemical companies is dangerous and indefensible. This Executive Order has nothing to do with protecting farmers or feeding the country—it’s about protecting corporate profits and insulating polluters from accountability.”
SAVE LFPa!
Thanks to the incredible and sustained efforts to save LFPA, the program has been included in the joint Senate and Assembly budget with a $15 million allocation. This is a major milestone and proof that our collective advocacy is making an impact.
However, the fight isn’t over yet. Now it’s up to Governor Newsom to keep this funding in the final budget—and up to us to demonstrate why this program is more than just a line item.
We are at a critical moment for LFPA. The decisions made in the next few days will determine whether this funding remains in the final budget. Here's how you can help:
Call the Governor. Use the script below to make daily calls this week.
Spread the word. Encourage farmers, allies, and advocates to take action and share why LFPA matters to their communities.
The Governor is reviewing the budget right now and will make any final adjustments before signing it into law, likely by the end of the month. Typically, the Governor approves the budget prior to the July recess. However, we won't know for certain when it will be signed into law. While the timeline might shift, the goal remains the same.
Your advocacy has helped get LFPA this far—now let's finish strong. Keep sharing your stories and the impact of this program. Together, we can ensure the value of LFPA is heard loud and clear.
save market match!
Here's how you can help! It takes less than 5 minutes:
Email your legislators (~1 minute). This is quick and easy using their form: https://savemarketmatch.org/write (this is different from the sign-on I sent previously)
Call your legislators (3-5 minutes). This takes a little more time but has a much higher impact! The tool on the website makes it easy for you by calling legislators' offices, then providing a script you can read: https://savemarketmatch.org/call
If your org has not joined the coalition, you can sign on here: https://savemarketmatch.org/sign
Bonus: Spread the word by inviting your networks to take action; advocacy and social media tool kit can be found here.
What's at stake: California's 2026-27 budget proposal currently does not include funding for the California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP), which funds Market Match. As a reminder, Market Match doubles shoppers' EBT benefits at California farmers markets to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. Without funding, Market Match will run out in 2027. This would be devastating for our shoppers who depend on CalFresh EBT, as well as our farmers who receive income from Market Match (more in our story here).
FYI, San Francisco has the most beneficiaries of the program in the state, with 118K CalFresh shoppers and nearly $6 million spent through CalFresh and Market Match. Amid sweeping federal cuts to SNAP, Market Match is needed more than ever.
Universal Periodic Review Submission
CALL FOR ENDORSEMENTS:
Universal Periodic Review Submission
Join us in telling the UN that U.S. Civil Society believes food is a human right
In April 2026, the National Right to Food Community of Practice submitted an update report to the United Nations as part of the Universal Periodic Review of the United States.
We are now circulating the report to people who may wish to add their name or share this with their own networks. Additional endorsements will help show a collective, shared commitment to food as a human right from U.S. civil society and other advocates.
Steps you can take:
Read and share the report: Progressing the Right to Food in the United States: 2026 Update
Complete this form to add your voice: Register your Endorsement
Share with your networks: CALL FOR ENDORSEMENTS: Universal Periodic Review Submission - Join us in telling the UN that U.S. Civil Society believes food is a human right
Common questions (see letter for more details)
Who can endorse? Endorsements can be made on behalf of organizations, coalitions, networks, and institutions or as an individual.
Deadline? We are accepting endorsements on a rolling basis in the lead up to the scheduled review of the United States in November, 2026.
Can I endorse without sharing my name publicly? Yes. There is an option in the form to request that your name is kept anonymous, in which case we will add you to the overall total of endorsements but make this name public.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Chelsea Marshall, chelseamarshall@righttofoodus.org.