We Were Ready: What Napa Valley Community Foundation Learned From a Near-Miss Food Security Emergency


In late October, almost 11,000 Napa County residents braced for the possibility of losing their November CalFresh benefits during the federal government shutdown. Children, seniors, and working families who rely on these food subsidies faced real fear and uncertainty. At Napa Valley Community Foundation, we hoped for the best but prepared for the worst—as we…

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Coming Soon: 2026 Scholarships in Napa Valley! | Próximamente: Becas 2026 en Napa Valley!


ANNOUNCING 2026 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Seniors Graduating from Napa County High Schools Students at Napa Valley College Napa County Nursing Students Napa County Teachers/Educators Napa County Veterans Viticulture and Enology students Veterinary students Students learning trades like welding, machining, automotive tech and more Calistoga Jr./Sr. High School Students studying music And more! *View…

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