CalFresh Outreach
What is CalFresh?
- CalFresh is a nutrition assistance program that helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need.
- CalFresh dollars help stretch a tight food budget and help many people afford to incorporate healthy foods like fruits and vegetables into their diets.
- CalFresh is the name of the USDA-funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the state of California. Recipients receive
and “spend” CalFresh benefits electronically, via personal Golden State Advantage electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards that look just like any other credit or debit cards.
What is CalFresh Outreach (CFO)?
The CalFresh Outreach Program is funded through the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and is implemented in partnership with county social services offices. It assists people through the entire CalFresh application process, including assistance with the application itself, obtaining verification documents, navigating the 30-day application period, as well as the renewal process.
Funded by USDA SNAP, known in California as CalFresh, an equal opportunity provider and employer, and the California Department of Social Services.
Make an appointment
What we can assist with:
- Eligibility Prescreen
- Application Assistance
- Required Verifications
- Interview Preparation
- Recertification
- Troubleshooting
Our Location
While our location is normally at the Student Health Center, all of our services are currently remote through phone or Zoom appointments.
Contact Us
Call or Text: (909) 625-8090
Email: calfresh@cpp.edu
Eligibility Information
Basic & student eligibility information changes semi-regularly. Please visit the Center for Healthy Communities CFO Website for current eligibility information.
Application process
Step 1:
Prescreening with CalFresh Outreach Team during drop-in hours or appointment
Step 2:
If eligible, complete and submit an application with CalFresh Outreach Team
Step 3:
Your 30-day time frame begins when you submit your application online.
Step 4:
Within two weeks, you will complete your phone interview.
- The county social service department will call or mail you a date for your interview
- Answer ALL unknown or private numbers because it might be for CalFresh
- Let the CalFresh Outreach Team know if you have NOT been contacted 2 weeks from your date of submission
Step 5:
After your interview, you will be required to submit verification documents to your county office to complete your application. You must submit your documents on time or result in submitting a new application. Examples of verification documentation include:
- Form of ID
- Proof of address
- Utility bills
- Pay stubs
- Financial aid award letter and schedule
Step 6:
If approved, you can now begin using your CalFresh benefits!