Calfresh

Around 13% of California's population receives CalFresh assistance, amounting to nearly 5 million Californians each month, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

Besides the school pantry and mobile pantry programs, Feeding San Diego serves children through the summer meals program, after-school meals program, backpack program, community and agency partner programs, and CalFresh outreach.

Brown said El Camino College’s Basic Needs including the Warrior Pantry are working to expand access to healthy food on campus and CalFresh EBT food assistance for students.

But he continued to get the pandemic CalFresh boosts, which kept the total food stamps on his benefits card at $281 that month – the maximum allowable aid for a single-person household.

Tran’s agency has been on a mission to increase enrollment into the CalFresh program for many years – even before his time there.

Attendees can learn about securing benefits for CalFresh and enjoy complimentary donuts and coffee.

I would like to explore bringing a farmer’s market on campus and expand our CalFresh enrollment options to ensure our most vulnerable students have the nutrition they need to reach their best and highest potential.

Also on the menu is information about the CalFresh program and access to a nutritionist about healthy eating and community resources.

Providing support to complete an application online is the most convenient way for community partners, caregivers and families to help SSI recipients apply for and receive CalFresh benefits.

The Special Committee on Basic Needs met the latest in the day, with its agenda focusing on CalFresh eligibility and access, rapid rehousing efforts and the cost of attendance.