ABOUT CHAC
Food is a human right
CHAC is a broad-based membership organization of volunteers united in our belief that access to adequate, nutritious and safe food is a fundamental human right.
The California Hunger Action Coalition (CHAC) organizes the foremost statewide and regional anti-hunger groups across California. In its 28 years, it has become one of the premier state-based coalitions in the nation, earning major
policy victories in the fight to improve the federal safety net in California. CHAC’s signature event, the annual Hunger Action Day held at the height of the California Legislative and Budget session, brings hundreds of advocates,
clients and community members from across the state to rally and demand change for those in need.
CHAC’s unique strength is its pooling of collective experience, wisdom and talents of its constituent members; their extended networking; their longstanding status as beacons of trust on anti-hunger issues; their close governmental
relationships with many policymakers, staff and lead agencies; simultaneous membership in coalitions located in their respective geographic areas; and the open lines of communication built during many years of working together on
collaborative projects.
JOIN THE EFFORT
STEERING COMMITTEE
Becoming part of the CHAC Steering Committee by contacting our Chair (Frank Tamborello – frank@hungeractionla.org)
Hunger action week
Participate in the 2025 Hunger Action Week (date TBD) and help advocate for policy change.
2025 Policy agenda
Help circulate CHAC’s 2025 Policy Agenda once it is finalized
LEADERSHIP
Meet CHAC’s Steering Committee
Comprised of the most dedicated and tireless group of anti-hunger & anti-poverty advocates from all over the state of California, our steering committee drives the coalition’s priority setting process, legislative agenda, advocate trainings and the planning of Hunger Action Week – the largest anti-hunger advocacy effort in the state!
Current Steering Committee Members reflect the strong statewide collaboration of anti-hunger organizations across California, members include:
CHAC Co-Chairs
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
SF/Marin Food Bank
Hunger Action Day Committee
TBD
Legislative Committee
California Association of Food Banks
Nourish California
Fundraising Committee
Community Action Partnership of Orange County
Membership Recruitment Committee
Alameda County Community Food Bank
CHAC Members
Alameda County Community Food Bank
Alchemist CDC
California Association of Food Banks
California Food and Farming Network
Community Action Partnership of Orange County
Feeding San Diego
Food Bank of Contra Costa & Salono Counties
Fresno Metro Ministries
GLIDE
Hunger Action LA
LA Community Action Network
Nourish California
Polo’s Pantry
Redwood Empire Food Bank
Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services
Sacramento Regional Coalition to End Homelessness
Second Harvest Food Bank of OC
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County
Second Harvest Silicon Valley
SF-Marin Food Bank
Western Center on Law and Poverty
Westside Food Bank
Meals on Wheels-CA