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CDFA kicks off California State Employees Food Drive – Early!

November 1, 2025   Office of Public Affairs

Every year, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) leads the State Employees Food Drive, raising food, funds and awareness regarding hunger issues in our state. California produces nearly half of the nation’s fruits and vegetables, yet more than 1 in 5 Californians — about 8.8 million — currently struggle with food insecurity. Last year, state employees donated over …

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Secretary Ross recaps annual State Employee Food Drive

March 5, 2020   Office of Public Affairs
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Final results announced for 2014-15 California State Employees Food Drive

February 23, 2015   Office of Public Affairs

…and the results are in! Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced today the final results of the 2014-15 California State Employees Food Drive. The Food Drive raised more than 622,000 pounds for needy families and residents of the greater Sacramento area. California state employees donated more than $167,000 to …

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Governor Brown, Secretary Ross recognize December as Farm to Food Bank Month

December 3, 2014   Office of Public Affairs

Farm to Food Bank Month California is America’s most robust and bountiful agricultural producer. With over 81,000 farms and approximately 400 crops, agriculture in the Golden State is responsible for feeding much of the nation and world. As California’s economy recovers amidst one of the worst droughts on record, farmers and ranchers across the state are also doing their part …

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State employees support annual Turkey Drop for holidays

November 15, 2012   Office of Public Affairs

The annual California State Employees Food Drive is underway and, today, the traditional Turkey Drop occurred at CDFA headquarters. Each year, state employees team with California Emergency Foodlink to sponsor the event, with donors providing frozen turkeys that are immediately loaded on a truck for prompt transport to a food locker. Next stop – Thanksgiving dinner! Nearly 1,400 turkeys were donated, totaling more …

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