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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2024-25 Annual Report: Launching The Elaine Jones Safety Net Fund


Even before headlines announced State and Federal budget cuts, our staff and Board were already asking: How will we help when those cuts come? Most safety net nonprofits rely on government grants and contracts to cover 25-50% of their budgets, so when programs are suspended, downsized or eliminated, we feel the impacts here at home.…

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