Food Insecurity Resources

What is Calfresh?

• Calfresh is a government-funded program that helps assist low-income individuals and families who meet federal income eligibility for health and nutritious food.

Qualifications:

• Be a US Citizen, Permanent Residents, U or T visa holder, Refugees, or Asylees
• Currently living off-campus without a meal plan
• Be a student
  • Between ages 18-49
  • Enrolled at least half-time

If you are a student, meet at least one of these qualifications

• Works at least 20 hours per week
• Eligible for Work-Study
• Award TANF funded Cal Grant A or B
• Full-time student with a child age 6-11 without adequate child care and receiving CalWORKs benefits
• Enrolled in CalFresh employment and training or another job training program accepted by CalFresh

Eligible CalFresh Employment and Training Programs

• Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
• Cooperative Agencies Resource for Education (CARE) Program
• Guardian Scholar Program
• Foster Youth Success Initiative (FYSI)

Required Documentation

• A copy of your ID
• Proof of any income (financial aid award letter, Paystubs, or paychecks)
• Proof of immigration status (for non-citizens)
• Proof of student status

Income Limits

Where to apply?

• Individuals who are interested in applying for CalFresh. Please find the application here

Here is a CalFresh Application Process Brochure that will go more in-depth about the CalFresh application process. It will simplify the application process into 5 simple steps: General Information, Income Verification, Expenses, Personal Information, and Confirmation.

Download CalFresh Application Process Brochure

• Download PDF version here