The Basic Ne
eds Security Coalition is hosting a CalFresh enrollment clinic for graduate and professional students:
CalFresh Enrollment Super Clinic
Friday, October 20, 2017 | 2:45-4:00pm
Multicultural Community Center
MLK Jr. Student Union, 2nd Floor
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Representatives from the Alameda County Community Food Bank will lead attendees through the application process and be on-hand to assist with individual questions. Please plan to bring a laptop or tablet to the event.
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Class schedule or enrollment verification
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Rent or lease agreement
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ID card (CA license, Cal1 Card)
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Pay stubs covering last 4 weeks
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Social Security Number (physical card not needed)
CalFresh, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (opens in a new tab), can help you stretch your monthly budget! CalFresh promotes the health and well-being of qualified students (including graduate and professional students) by providing food dollars each month to buy fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and other healthy foods.
Benefits are distributed to a special EBT card that can be used like a debit card at many of the major chain grocery stores including Costco and Trader Joe’s. The Berkeley Student Food Collective also takes EBT.
Some area Farmers Markets also accept CalFresh benefits, and some Farmers Markets participate in the Market Match (opens in a new tab), which matches the amount you spend at the farmers market. Click here to find participating locations. (opens in a new tab)
Below is the new income eligibility:
