Free Citizenship Workshop in San Francisco
The SF Pathways to Citizenship Initiative is hosting a FREE in-person citizenship workshop on Saturday, February 28, 2026. You must have an appointment to attend. Call 415-662-8901 and leave a message to register.
La Iniciativa Caminos a la Ciudadanía de San Francisco presenta un taller personal GRATUITO el sábado, 28 de febrero de 2026. Necesita hacer una cita previa para acudir. Llame al 415-662-8902 para inscribirse.
「三藩市公民途徑倡議」（SF Pathways to Citizenship Initiative）現定於2月28日星期六舉行「免費」現場公民入籍工作坊。要求佩戴口罩。 您必須預約方可參加。致電415-295-5894，並留下口訊方便登記。
Ang SF Pathways to Citizenship Initiative ay magsasagawa ng libreng Pagkamamamayan (citizenship workshop) sa Sabado, Pebrero 28, 2026. Kailangan ang appointment upang dumalo. Tumawag sa 415-498-0735 at mag iwan ng mensahe upang magpatala.
Присоединяйтесь к Инициативе г. Сан-Франциско по предоставлению путей к гражданству, приняв участие по предварительной записи в предстоящем Семинаре по вопросу гражданства, который состоится в ССуббота, 28 февраль 2026 г. Предварительно записаться можно, позвонив по телефону 415-692-6798 и оставив сообщение.
San Francisco Pathways to Citizenship Initiative sẽ tổ chức hội thảo nhập tịch trực tiếp MIỄN PHÍ thứ Bảy, ngày 28 tháng 2. Quý vị phải lấy hẹn để được tham dự. Gọi 415-295-5894 và để lại lời nhắn để đăng ký.
SFDPH April Community Meeting
The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) will host the next in-person meeting to provide a budget update.
Dear Community Partners:
Thank you for joining the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) recent budget listening sessions.
Attached, please find follow-up documents for our partners:
CBO List: As part of budget planning, SFDPH committed to providing a list of all CBO contracts. The attached list will beis being reviewed as part of the current funding reduction process and has been categorized into subgroups based on program characteristics to facilitate consistent, like-for-like comparisons across similar services. Please note, we’ve attached two versions of the documents, one sorted alphabetically and one sorted by contract amount.
CCR Policy Update: SFDPH has updated its Contract Change Request (CCR) review process, effective immediately, as part of broader budget planning efforts to manage growth and improve contracted services. FY25-26 CCRs were due February 27, 2026, and going forward, a new cross-divisional committee will oversee all CCR approvals — meaning program-level determinations are no longer final and require committee sign-off. This applies to all submitted FY25-26 CCRs and beyond, with further guidance to be shared once finalized.
Finally, we will be hosting a CBO Budget update on Thursday, April 16 from 4-5pm at 25 Van Ness Ave, Conference Room 610. This session is part of a series of budget planning meetings with our community partners during the FY 26-27 budget season.
Thank you for all that you do to support of San Francisco's communities.
SFDPH
Labor Across the Food System
Join CSPI for a panel discussion on the role of labor in the food system, one of the most important industries in our economy. Representing different perspectives in the food system, each panelist brings expertise based on years of protecting workers' rights and fighting for social justice.
This session will aim to:
Raise awareness about the current conditions of laborers in the food system at different points in the food supply chain
Discuss which policies and initiatives would improve the conditions and livelihood of laborers and how the current political system views labor rights
Share resources and steps for further awareness and action for consumers
This event is hosted as a part of CSPI’s Resource Hub Training Series. We invite organizations and community advocates to join us, as we at CSPI learn alongside our partners and community at large to build power and share knowledge across disciplines on a myriad of social, economic, and environmental justice. Please reach out at resourcehub@cspinet.org if you or your organization are interested in providing or facilitating a future training.
SFHSA Benefits 101: Upcoming Changes to CalFresh and Medi-Cal in Summer 2026
We invite you to join our upcoming webinar with information on how low-income individuals, seniors, and people with disabilities in the city can access public benefits like food, health care and financial assistance. This webinar is for local community-based organizations and other partner agencies to learn about the benefits and services that the San Francisco Human Services Agency (SFHSA) provides to support the health and well-being of San Franciscans. The Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs (OCEIA) will also present resources available to our immigrant community members. The webinar will take place on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM.
Uprooting Racism Training (URFS)
The Uprooting Racism training is a theory and action workshop for environmental and food justice leaders to uproot systemic racism in our organizations and society. We delve deep into the history and structural realities of racial injustice and develop an understanding of the movement strategies of frontlines communities struggling for food sovereignty. We will examine our personal and societal roles of complicity in and resistance to the system. Much of the time will be spent developing tangible action plans – to use our sphere of influence to uproot these oppressions. True to Soul Fire Farm’s values and culture, this work will be rooted in fierce love, courageous self-reflection, and healing connection to land.
Uprooting Racism Training (URFS)
The Uprooting Racism training is a theory and action workshop for environmental and food justice leaders to uproot systemic racism in our organizations and society. We delve deep into the history and structural realities of racial injustice and develop an understanding of the movement strategies of frontlines communities struggling for food sovereignty. We will examine our personal and societal roles of complicity in and resistance to the system. Much of the time will be spent developing tangible action plans – to use our sphere of influence to uproot these oppressions. True to Soul Fire Farm’s values and culture, this work will be rooted in fierce love, courageous self-reflection, and healing connection to land.
Defending Basic Needs Programs Against Claims of Fraud
Citing claims of fraud, the Trump administration has made efforts to freeze or delay funding for basic needs programs. You’ve seen the news about frozen child care funding in Minnesota, and attempts to extend such a freeze to other states. Now, members of Congress are claiming fraud as they propose cuts in many other programs that serve people with low incomes.
What do voters think about these claims? How can advocates make the strongest defense of basic needs programs? What messages are persuasive; which ones aren’t?
Join us to learn about timely new public opinion polling from nationally known and respected Hart Research, and the messaging advice drawn from these findings. You’ll get what you need to know from Guy Molyneux, Hart Research Partner and experienced analyst, joined by others to provide the policy context and practical message tips you need. Whether you are working on local, state, or federal advocacy, these findings will help you be more effective. This webinar is sponsored by the Partnership for Basic Needs (PBN), of which CHN is a member; the Hart Research polling was commissioned by PBN.
All registrants will get the webinar recording and follow-up materials. A lot is at stake – don’t miss this.
Time Limits Across Economic Mobility Programs: Lessons from SNAP and Emerging Risks for Health and Housing
Time limits have long been used within SNAP as a policy tool intended to promote work. In practice, however, these policies function primarily as documentation requirements that can push extremely low-income individuals off assistance — even when they are working or facing barriers to stable employment.
As policymakers consider expanding similar approaches into other programs, including healthcare and housing, it is critical to examine the real-world consequences.
Join FRAC, National Low-Income Housing Coalition, and Families USA as they bring together experts across food security, healthcare, and housing to explore:
The history and policy design of time limits in SNAP
Evidence of their impact on hunger, health, and economic stability
Lessons from state-level pilot programs and administrative implementation
What expansion into healthcare and housing could mean for vulnerable communities
At a time when families are facing rising costs of food, rent, and healthcare, understanding how these policies intersect is more important than ever.
Demilitarizing Police in California: Intro to AB 481 Advocacy
Contesting Militarized Policing. Please join us for the online workshop, Demilitarizing Police in California: Intro to AB 481 Advocacy, on Thursday, March 26, 4:30-6pm. California state law AB 481 was enacted to increase transparency and accountability for police and sheriff’s acquisition and use of militarized weaponry, from tanks and rubber bullets to drones and assault rifles. This workshop will empower you to organize and address police narratives and use of this weaponry. You can learn about AB 481 at this 1-page handout or on the American Friends Service Committee’s AB 481 hub. Organized by the statewide network on AB 481 and Demilitarizing Police in California. Register here. Further information: CAHealingJustice@afsc.org
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Recently we’ve watched as community members have been met with extreme state violence.
Meanwhile local police continue to build up their arsenals of military weapons. Do you know what weapons SFPD and the San Francisco sheriff possess? Do you know when they are authorized to use those weapons against the community? If you are unsure how to answer these questions…
Join fellow community advocates in learning about organizing for local police demilitarization in California.
State law AB 481 was enacted to increase transparency and accountability for police officers’ use of military equipment.
Another law, AB 48, restricts the use of chemical agents or kinetic energy projectiles by California law enforcement against crowds and First Amendment protected assembly.
Please share the word on social media. We attach two graphics you can use. I’ve posted on Instagram here and on X here (which you can repost).
Register to join us on Thursday, March 26 4:30-6:00pm to learn about what these laws mean and how you can advocate for compliance and demilitarization of law enforcement. And share this invitation and attached materials with trusted advocates who may be aligned with our goals.
Together, we can support each other in organizing to restrict local police violence in our communities.
From Seed to System: Black-Led Strategies for Food, Farming, and Community Wealth
What does a liberated Black food future look like - and what will it take to get there together?
Join CSPI for an honest, deeply grounded conversation on Black food sovereignty and the community-led efforts reshaping how food, land, and power intersect. Through lived experience and on‑the‑ground models, panelists will explore how Black-led organizations are reclaiming food systems, restoring cultural memory, and building collective power in the face of structural inequities and state violence.
This session will equip participants to:
· Develop a shared understanding of Black food sovereignty by exploring its meaning, its future possibilities, and the personal and historical roots that shape this work.
· Recognize what authentic community leadership looks like by examining how Black-led organizations center community power, navigate immediate needs, and uplift community members as decision-makers.
· Build systems-level awareness of the forces shaping food, land, and economic justice and understand how solidarity economics, cultural enterprise, and policy advocacy reinforce food sovereignty.
· Identify pathways toward liberation, healing, and collective action through land-based practices, trust-building in the face of state violence, and concrete strategies for supporting Black-led food sovereignty efforts.
3rd Annual SF Food Action Summit: Growing Connections to Feed Action
The SF Food Action Summit is San Francisco’s only cross-sector convening of people working in all parts of the city’s food system – including, but not limited to eaters, community organizers, producers, educators, policymakers, service providers, business owners, and distributors. Over the past two years, this event has drawn 225+ stakeholders committed to building a more just, connected, and community-led food future.
In a city celebrated for its diverse, creative, and innovative culinary scene, it can be surprising that we are still struggling with persistent food insecurity and systemic inequality. This annual event is where we can come together to ask the hard questions and imagine a good food system that works for all. Each year builds on the last – from establishing a shared Good Food Vision, to identifying building blocks for a long-term food system strategy, to this year’s focus of Growing Connections to Feed Action.
DPH community listening sessions
The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) will host an in-person budget listening session on Monday, March 23rd from 2pm to 3pm.
The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) will host an in-person budget listening session on Monday, March 23rd from 2pm-3pm at 25 Van Ness Ave, Conference Room 610. This session is part of a series of budget planning meetings with our community partners during the FY 26-27 budget season.
The meeting will be a dialogue and feedback session on prioritizing and strengthening outcomes‑focused contracts and services, aligned with the Mayor’s budget guidance to DPH. There will be specific focus on CBO services related to prioritizing connections to treatment and guidance on harm reduction services.
Please review and consider the following prompts when preparing feedback to ensure a smooth and efficient meeting:
How do your organizations support clients with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder in moving through the stages of change towards recovery?
How should we design our services to meet people where they are and move them into treatment, in ways that balance individual needs with community impacts?
How can we better measure the longitudinal relationship building required to move people along the stages of change? And how do we also meet the need of providing more immediate measurable outcomes?
Please note, each speaker will be limited to 2 minutes for their comments, so that everyone will have a chance to speak. If you have suggestions you’d like to share in advance, please submit them to DPHBudgetideas@sfdph.org.
DPH community listening sessions
Save the date for two upcoming DPH CBO listening sessions:
Thursday, March 19, 9-10 am at 25 Van Ness, Room 610
Monday, March 23, 4-5pm, location TBD
We will share additional information and registration links as these become available. Comments can be sent to DPHBudgetideas@sfdph.org through March 13, 2026.
Resources:
Understanding H.R. 1's Impact on SNAP and CalFresh in California
Join the Berkeley Food Institute for a timely discussion on what the changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by H.R.1 mean for California. As these cuts to CalFresh (California’s SNAP) take effect, California families, advocates, and policymakers are working to understand what comes next. UC Berkeley Professor Hilary Hoynes and Monica Saucedo from the California Budget & Policy Center will draw on research and policy analysis to discuss the role of SNAP in family wellbeing, and what these federal changes will mean for Californians.
Attendees will learn about how the changes to SNAP from H.R. 1 will impact California families in the short and long term, the timeline for these changes to take effect, and the fiscal implications for the California state budget. The conversation will conclude with a forward-looking discussion on what can be done to limit harm and support families affected as these changes unfold.
FAACTS Summit Kickoff Event at Moongate Lounge
Join us for a special SF Food Action Summit kickoff event at the Moongate Lounge!
On Tuesday, March 17th from 6 - 8PM, we’ll hear from food writer and author Nancy Matsumoto and food justice leader Shakirah Simley.
March is International Women’s Month, and 2026 was designated by the United Nations as the Year of the Woman Farmer. The conversation will reflect on women’s leadership in food and agriculture, the power of cross-cultural collaboration, and what it means to build a food future rooted in dignity, equity, and abundance.
Your ticket comes with:
A welcome drink
Canapes and light appetizers
A copy of Nancy’s newest book, Reaping What She Sows: How Women are Rebuilding Our Broken Food System
Come early, stay late, and connect with fellow food lovers working toward a more just and connected food system in San Francisco.
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Conversation begins at 6:30 PM
Questions from the audience taken at 7:15 PM
Book signing and mingling 7:30 - 8 PM
We encourage everyone to continue the conversation and learn how to get involved with FAACTS at the 3rd Annual SF Food Action Summit: Growing Connections to Feed Action on March 25th to 26th at UCSF Rutter Center!
**Tickets to the kickoff event are available through the 3rd Annual SF Food Action Summit Eventbrite**
Vetting & Infiltration training / Amenazas: Investigación y infiltración
Presented by Equality Labs in collaboration with Aspen Collective Safety, LLC
This workshop will introduce you to common infiltration and vetting threats we’re seeing on the ground, especially those targeting electoral, community defense, and movement work. We'll look at real-world examples and discuss the major players behind these efforts—many of whom pose as volunteers, funders, journalists, potential partners, or even romantic interests.
You'll learn how to recognize warning signs, understand common tactics, and respond effectively to suspicious situations. We’ll also explore how phishing often overlaps with infiltration, how organizations can unknowingly share sensitive information, and how to reduce these risks without sacrificing trust or relationship-building in your work.
You will receive a link to join closer to the event date.
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Presentado por Equality Labs en colaboración con Aspen Collective Safety, LLC
Este taller les presentará las amenazas comunes de infiltración e investigación que estamos viendo en el campo, especialmente aquellas dirigidas al trabajo electoral y de la defensa comunitaria y de movimiento. Veremos ejemplos del mundo real y hablaremos de los principales responsables de estas acciones, muchos de los cuales se hacen pasar por voluntarios, financiadores, periodistas, posibles socios o incluso pretendientes sentimentales.
Aprenderá a reconocer las señales de alerta, comprenderá las tácticas comunes y cómo responder de manera eficaz a situaciones de sospecha. También exploraremos cómo el “phishing” a menudo se superpone a la infiltración, cómo las organizaciones pueden compartir información confidencial sin saberlo y cómo reducir estos riesgos sin sacrificar la confianza o las relaciones en tu trabajo.
Recibirá un enlace para unirse a la sesión cuando se acerque la fecha de la capacitación.
Schools and Summer EBT
Join FRAC for a webinar exploring the connection between schools and Summer EBT, including what responsibilities schools have to ensure eligible children receive their benefits, as well as additional supports schools can provide to expand access. Hear from a state agency who has supported schools' involvement with the program, an anti-hunger organization who is creating space for school districts to get involved, and from a school district about what they are doing on the ground.
SUPPORT THE PEOPLE IN THE WOMEN'S JAIL! PUBLIC HEARING
Join community groups to attend an important public hearing about conditions in the SF County Women's Jail. Formerly incarcerated people will be testifying at the hearing and there will be a chance for everyone to offer public comment.
The hearing was catalyzed by abusive strip searches that were conducted in the jail in May 2025. The hearing will address the overall problematic conditions in the women's jail rather than the strip search itself since that incident is currently under legal investigation.
Your presence and solidarity are deeply needed as we call for safety, accountability, and dignity for incarcerated women and trans people in San Francisco!
The Future of Independent Commissions in San Francisco
The Future of Independent Commissions in San Francisco:Responding to the Recommendations of the Commission Streamlining Task Force
Where: The Women’s Building, 3543 18th Street
When: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM, Doors open at 5:30 PM
RSVP: https://luma.com/qg8naqks?tk=m01ulO
Overview
In November 2024, voters approved Proposition E to streamline City commissions to better serve the people of San Francisco. Instead, the Commission Streamlining Task Force is attempting to strip power from the public and expand mayoral power.
Join us and community members on March 11, 2026, for an educational event to build action in the city and protect commissions. We will hear from commissioners and we'll educate the public on the recommendations’ impacts, and share how folks can take action as the recommendations come before the Board of Supervisors next month in March and then to voters in November 2026.
Hosts
Real Reform SF (www.instagram.com/real_reform_sf/)
League of Women Voters (www.instagram.com/lwvsf)
San Francisco Women’s Political Committee (www.instagram.com/sfwpc/)
The Women’s Building (www.instagram.com/thewomensbuilding/)
the roots of change agency (www.instagram.com/roots.of.change/)
CDPH Group TA: Engaging Local Policymakers
This interactive webinar introduces the foundations of local policymaker engagement, with a focus on practical strategies for building relationships, communicating effectively, and aligning program successes with local policy opportunities. Participants will explore real examples from CFHL partners, learn effective strategies for engaging decision makers, and practice crafting a compelling partner pitch.
Learning Objectives:
Explore the role of Local Health Departments and their partners in engaging local policymakers and decisionmakers.
Learn practical strategies and hear real-world examples of effective engagement with local policymakers.
Practice crafting and delivering a concise partner pitch tailored to a specific policymaker or decisionmaker.
SFDPH Community Meeting in March 2026
The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) will host the next in-person meeting to provide a budget update and discuss instructions for FY26-27 on Thursday, March 5th, 2026.
SFDPH is committed to approaching budget changes at the local, state and federal level in a thoughtful way that prioritizes patient care, centers equity, and preserves public health. Please register for the meeting by Wednesday, March 4th.
In addition, please note that the next Health Commission meeting is Monday, March 2 at 4pm in City Hall, room 408. This meeting is a final opportunity to provide public comments regarding the previously discussed $17M CBO reductions.
Community Meeting – Thursday, March 5
RSVPhere (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sfdph-february-community-meeting-tickets-1983467251944?aff=oddtdtcreator)
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00 p.m.
Format: In person
Location: 25 Van Ness, Room 610
How to Get Here We strongly recommend taking public transportation to this location. 25 Van Ness is a short walk from the Civic Center BART station and located next to the Van Ness MUNI station.
Parking Lots: There are several parking lots in the area including:
We’d like to encourage everyone to protect their health during this flu season. We will make KN95 masks available at each meeting, but if you are not feeling well, we encourage you to stay home. For more information, please visit the CDPH website: Respiratory Viruses:How can I stay healthy?
Uprooting Racism Training (URFS)
The Uprooting Racism training is a theory and action workshop for environmental and food justice leaders to uproot systemic racism in our organizations and society. We delve deep into the history and structural realities of racial injustice and develop an understanding of the movement strategies of frontlines communities struggling for food sovereignty. We will examine our personal and societal roles of complicity in and resistance to the system. Much of the time will be spent developing tangible action plans – to use our sphere of influence to uproot these oppressions. True to Soul Fire Farm’s values and culture, this work will be rooted in fierce love, courageous self-reflection, and healing connection to land.
CA-PIF Webinar: Understanding Access to Medi-Cal for Immigrant Communities
Join CA-Protecting Immigrant Families on Wednesday, March 4, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a new training webinar: “Understanding Access to Medi-Cal for Immigrant Communities.” The Children's Partnership is a proud member of CA-PIF.
During this training, we will provide a detailed overview of the expected impacts of the federal reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) and the new California state budget, particularly for different immigrant communities. We will also discuss how community-based organizations; service providers; government agencies; and community health workers, promotoras, representatives, and other advocates can prepare and adapt to best support the communities we serve.
Topics we will cover:
Restriction of Medi-Cal eligibility and coverage for immigrants (expansion freeze, dental coverage, premiums, etc.)
Work requirements and 6-month redeterminations starting next year
Up-to-date information about intrusions into the privacy of public benefits recipients
Up-to-date information about public charge, and other federal actions that may impact immigrant communities
Other actions impacting access to public benefits and services
This session will be presented via Zoom in English, with live Spanish interpretation.
RSVP for the webinar here: bit.ly/CAPIFMEDICAL.
Free Citizenship Workshop in San Francisco
The SF Pathways to Citizenship Initiative is hosting a FREE in-person citizenship workshop on Saturday, February 28, 2026. You must have an appointment to attend. Call 415-662-8901 and leave a message to register.
La Iniciativa Caminos a la Ciudadanía de San Francisco presenta un taller personal GRATUITO el sábado, 28 de febrero de 2026. Necesita hacer una cita previa para acudir. Llame al 415-662-8902 para inscribirse.
「三藩市公民途徑倡議」（SF Pathways to Citizenship Initiative）現定於2月28日星期六舉行「免費」現場公民入籍工作坊。要求佩戴口罩。 您必須預約方可參加。致電415-295-5894，並留下口訊方便登記。
Ang SF Pathways to Citizenship Initiative ay magsasagawa ng libreng Pagkamamamayan (citizenship workshop) sa Sabado, Pebrero 28, 2026. Kailangan ang appointment upang dumalo. Tumawag sa 415-498-0735 at mag iwan ng mensahe upang magpatala.
Присоединяйтесь к Инициативе г. Сан-Франциско по предоставлению путей к гражданству, приняв участие по предварительной записи в предстоящем Семинаре по вопросу гражданства, который состоится в ССуббота, 28 февраль 2026 г. Предварительно записаться можно, позвонив по телефону 415-692-6798 и оставив сообщение.
San Francisco Pathways to Citizenship Initiative sẽ tổ chức hội thảo nhập tịch trực tiếp MIỄN PHÍ thứ Bảy, ngày 28 tháng 2. Quý vị phải lấy hẹn để được tham dự. Gọi 415-295-5894 và để lại lời nhắn để đăng ký.
Building Indigenous Food Sovereignty: How Creating a Tribal Department of Agriculture can help
Building Indigenous Food Sovereignty: How Creating a Tribal Department of Agriculture Can Help
The webinar will be held on Thursday, February 26 from 1:00-2:30 pm Eastern Time.
In 2025, the National Congress of American Indians passed a resolution supporting the establishment of Tribal departments of agriculture as a way to bolster Tribal sovereignty through agriculture. Tribal departments of agriculture are poised to ensure Tribes have the authority and infrastructure needed to build and regulate their own agricultural economies, cultivating food sovereignty as part of Tribal sovereignty.
In this interactive session we’re joined by Nickole Keith of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi and Will Derouin of the Grand Traverse Bay Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians to learn about their respective departments of agriculture and Tribal food sovereignty efforts.
Register to participate today: https://msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/MXRsMGwPTfSNXxzN_c73zg
This meeting is co-hosted by the Michigan Local Food Council Network (MLFCN), the Michigan Inter-Tribal Land Grant Extension System (MILES), the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems, and MSU Extension.
From Pantry to Plate: Nutrition Literacy for Food Distributions
How do we bridge the gap between complex nutrition science and the daily reality of a food pantry? This 60-minute webinar is designed specifically for food bankers, SNAP-Ed staff, and pantry volunteers without formal nutrition backgrounds who support community health every day. We’ll begin by establishing a shared language, breaking down basics like macronutrients and food groups to ensure everyone feels confident with the terminology. From there, we’ll take a "virtual tour" of a food distribution site. Together, we’ll explore common pantry items to discuss their health benefits and best practices for storage and food safety. We’ll also spend time busting common myths and navigating special dietary needs. You’ll walk away with a robust list of resources and the clarity to effectively communicate essential nutrition concepts to your guests.
National & Global Call for Minnesota
The National and Global Call for Minnesota is a 90-day activation mobilizing tangible national and international solidarity into shared action in support of Black organizations and leaders throughout Minnesota.
Minnesota is home to Black communities long on the frontlines of racial justice, including the 2020 response to the murder of George Floyd. Building on that legacy, this effort responds to intensified federal enforcement and civic strain while interrupting the cycle in which attention fades and resources disappear.
The National and Global Call for Minnesota’s purpose is not only to end the federal invasion of Minnesota, but to intentionally strengthen and resource the Black ecosystem that sustains community life — building lasting power and infrastructure that ensure safety, prosperity, and a healthy democracy for all people.
REGISTER for the WEBINAR HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CcQT4ZprSiagu-J6Wpxfew#/registration
Food Systems Plans: Considerations for Getting Started
February: Connection Session - Food Systems Plans: Considerations for Getting Started, with accompanying new publication by Rich Pirog and Lindsey Scalera
Wednesday, February 25, 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET, Zoom, Register here
Download: Developing Food Systems Plans: Considerations for Getting Started
RALLY: $AVE San Francisco’s Climate Action Plan!
The situation is urgent. This year's SF City budget mandates drastic cuts to the SF Environment Department (SFE). SFE has already been forced to cut 3 full-time-equivalent staff positions this fiscal year, with another 7.8 FTE positions slated for elimination in July. With them goes the department's core climate action expertise and most of its climate programs, including the Climate Equity Hub.
Demand strong climate action from elected leaders!
Politicians, including the mayor, claim they almost never hear climate concerns from constituents. But we know people do care strongly — they just don’t speak up that much. As a result, the local press, too, largely ignores the crisis.
At extreme risk:
Climate action planning expertise—department coordination guidance & oversight
Building electrification to phase out polluting gas-fired water and space heaters, including losing the Climate Equity Hub that provides education and support to lower-income families in SF to ensure health benefits of improved air quality
Program to replace gas-fired landscaping equipment with electric
Public EV charging for people who have no way to charge at home
Biodiversity and habitat restoration programs
Also at risk are millions in future grants. Since 2022-23, SF Environment Department has brought in $29 in outside grants for every dollar invested by the City.
People expect San Francisco to lead - especially with the federal government hell-bent on destroying the climate — but on this all-encompassing issue we are going backwards. San Franciscans need to know what's really happening. Please come to the rally and show your commitment to local climate leadership. Bring signs and your organization's banner if you have one! Find our flyer here.
Questions? Email info@sfclimateemergency.org
Right after the rally, we will march into City Hall to the Mayor's office to present copies of our Letter and Petition to the Mayor!
Then at 1:30pm, there will be a hearing on SFE's budget where people can make public comments to the Supervisors on the Budget & Appropriations Committee. This is our chance to tell the Board of Supervisors why we should be funding the Climate Action Plan and the work of the SF Environment department. We’ll provide talking points.
The REAL State of the Union
The president is slated to deliver the State of the Union address on Feb. 24, 2026, which may impact the timing and flow of the Farm Bill markup.
Webinar: The REAL State of the Union — Feb. 23, 3 p.m. ET
Join Coalition on Human Needs and partners for a special webinar, The REAL State of the Union, for reality-based insights from top experts on critical issues facing our nation.
Uprooting Racism Training (URFS)
The Uprooting Racism training is a theory and action workshop for environmental and food justice leaders to uproot systemic racism in our organizations and society. We delve deep into the history and structural realities of racial injustice and develop an understanding of the movement strategies of frontlines communities struggling for food sovereignty. We will examine our personal and societal roles of complicity in and resistance to the system. Much of the time will be spent developing tangible action plans – to use our sphere of influence to uproot these oppressions. True to Soul Fire Farm’s values and culture, this work will be rooted in fierce love, courageous self-reflection, and healing connection to land.
La Cocina's International House of Brunch
La Cocina's first-ever brunch pop-up. Four rising La Cocina entrepreneurs. One delicious morning.
Pull up a seat at San Francisco's most flavorful new brunch spot, for one morning only.
La Cocina is hosting our first-ever International House of Brunch, a pop-up celebration featuring four rising food entrepreneurs who've just completed our pre-incubation program. Think classic diner comfort meets global adventure: a morning where pastrami croquetas share the table with Shakshuka, Thai-inspired French toast sits alongside homemade biscuits and jam, and the coffee is Yemeni and bottomless.
Space is limited to 65 guests. Grab your friends and come hungry!
Marco Formentini, Food Supply Networks and AI
"Digitalization of agrifood supply chains, and the impact on social sustainability and fair value redistribution" with Dr. Marco Formentini, University of Trento, Italy
Friday – February 20, 2026
9am-10:30 central time
Zoom link: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/aCJTT74nRGy9ZFkS8VjZZw
Abstract: Dr. Formentini investigates sustainable supply chain management with a specific focus on agri-food supply chains. He will present on incorporating the theme of sustainability, fair value redistribution and collaborative negotiation in a digital environment. Issues of food loss and waste are important aspects of his work as is the importance of information sharing.
Bio: Prof. Formentini is the deputy director of the Executive MBA in Trento. He holds degrees in Management Engineering (University of Udine, Italy) and a Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Management Engineering (University of Padova, Italy). He has been Associate Professor at Audencia Business School, Nantes (France), Lecturer at the School of Management, University of Bath (UK) and Post-Doc Research Fellow at Cass Business School, City University London (UK) (now Bayes Business School).
He has published in leading journals such as Journal of Product Innovation Management, International Journal of Operations & Production Management, European Journal of Operational Research, International Journal of Production Economics, International Journal of Production Research, Transportation Research: Part E, Journal of Cleaner Production, Industrial Marketing Management, Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, SCM: an International Journal, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management and many others.
Regulating Ultraprocessed Foods: Lessons from San Francisco and Beyond
The CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute will host an online forum event on February 12, 2026, from 2:00–3:30 PM ET, examining the highprofile lawsuit brought by the City of San Francisco against manufacturers of ultraprocessed foods and its broader implications for public health policy. Featuring legal, public health, and policy experts, the forum will explore how litigation may shape future approaches to regulating ultraprocessed foods at the local, national, and global levels. The discussion will consider accountability, regulatory authority, and lessons from related policy efforts in the United States and internationally. The event will be moderated by CUNY SPH Professor Dr. Jen Cadenhead and will include San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu as a confirmed speaker, with additional panelists to be announced.
This forum builds on the Institute’s ongoing work examining the health and political impacts of ultraprocessed foods and related prior online forums such as “Junk Food Politics: How Beverage and Fast Food Industries Are Reshaping Emerging Economies,” “Targeting UltraProcessed Food to Improve Nutritional Health: The Value and Limits of a Framing,” and “Denormalizing Predatory Marketing of Unhealthy Food, and UltraProcessed Foods: Their Role in Dietary Health and Disease” among others.
Understanding Access to CalFresh & Public Benefits in California for Immigrant Communities
With the passage of the federal reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) and the new California state budget, the eligibility rules for vital programs like CalFresh, tax credits, and others will change significantly in the coming years.
During this training, we will provide a detailed overview of the expected impacts of these policy changes - particularly for different immigrant communities in CA. We will also discuss how community-based organizations (CBOs), service providers, government agencies, and Community Health Workers, Promotoras, Representatives, and other advocates can prepare and adapt to best support the communities we serve.
TOPICS WE WILL COVER:
Restriction of immigrant eligibility for federally funded CalFresh/SNAP
Changes to federal tax credit eligibility for individuals with an Individual
Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
Up-to-date information about intrusions into the privacy of public benefits recipients
Up-to-date information about the state of the public charge regulation, and other federal actions that may impact immigrant communities
Other actions impacting access to public benefits and services
CA-PIF Webinar on Immigrant Access to CalFresh & Public Benefits
With the passage of the federal reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) and the new California state budget, the eligibility rules for vital programs like CalFresh, tax credits, and others will change significantly in the coming years.
During this training, we will provide a detailed overview of the expected impacts of these policy changes - particularly for different immigrant communities in CA. We will also discuss how community-based organizations (CBOs), service providers, government agencies, and Community Health Workers, Promotoras, Representatives, and other advocates can prepare and adapt to best support the communities we serve.
TOPICS WE WILL COVER:
Restriction of immigrant eligibility for federally funded CalFresh/SNAP
Changes to federal tax credit eligibility for individuals with an Individual
Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
Up-to-date information about intrusions into the privacy of public benefits recipients
Up-to-date information about the state of the public charge regulation, and other federal actions that may impact immigrant communities
Other actions impacting access to public benefits and services