CalFresh Outreach Program
CalFresh Food is California’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It provides monthly food assistance for individuals and families with low incomes.
Many college students are eligible for financial aid to assist with paying for college. Consider CalFresh as your food aid to help you focus on school and stay healthy. CalFresh benefits help increase food budgets, allowing individuals and families to afford nutritious options including fruits, vegetables, organic foods, and more.
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Student Eligibility
Are you a student? CalFresh considers you a student if you are between the age 18-49 and are enrolled in 6 units or more at an institution of higher education.
If you are a student taking 6 or more units, you may qualify for CalFresh if you meet at least one of the following exemptions.
Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $0 *
Been awarded or is eligible to work-study during the current academic year *
Receiving Cal Grant A or B
Be enrolled in a program that helps improve employability:
CalFresh Employment and Training Program, including Fresh Success
College Disabled Students Program and Services/Student Academic Support
Participating in CalWORKS or Welfare-to-Work Program
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Chafee Educational Training Voucher Program
OR be enrolled in one of the following programs that promotes student success:
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) Program
Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support (CAFYES)
Extended Foster Care (AB12 / AB212)
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Foster Youth Success Initiative
Guardian Scholars Program
Mathematics, Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Program
* These are temporary waivers due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Please note: If you do not meet one of these exemptions provided, you are still encouraged to apply and work with a county worker to determine your CalFresh eligibility.
Determining Eligibility
1. A household must meet the below income guidelines
2. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
Income Guidelines
Use the number of people in the household to determine which row to use on the chart.
Use the number of people in the household to determine which row to use on the chart.
1
| $2,148
| $1,074
| $16 - $250
|
|---|
2
| $2,904
| $1,452
| $16 - $459
|
|---|
3
| $3,660
| $1,830
| $16 - $658
|
|---|
4
| $4,418
| $2,209
| $16 - $835
|
|---|
5
| $5,174
| $2,587
| $16 - $992
|
|---|
6
| $5,930
| $2,965
| $16 - $1,190
|
|---|
7
| $6,688
| $3,344
| $16 - $1,316
|
|---|
8
| $7,444
| $3,722
| $16 - $1,504
|
|---|
*Add this amount for each additional member
| + $758
| + $379
| + $188
|
|---|
Who counts as a member of my household?
A household is a person or group of people who buy and prepare food together.
You may live with people who don't count as a household member, such as a roommate, who purchses and prepares their own food.
If you are under the age of 22 and live with biological, adoptive, or stepparent(s) you must apply together, even if you purchase and prepare your own food.
If you are married, you and your spouse must apply as one household.
If you are unmarried living together with a common child, you must apply under one household.
Will my immigration status affect my CalFresh eligibility?
Some noncitizens may be eligible for CalFresh. Even if you are not eligible for CalFresh, other members of your family may be eligible. Getting CalFresh won't count as a public charge if you are working toward citizenship.
Click
here.pdf for more information about Student Eligibility.
