CalFresh

CalFresh

CalFresh, also known as SNAP/EBT, is a long term food assistance program that awards eligible students up to $292 per month for groceries.

Will receiving benefits affect my financial aid package?

CalFresh benefits are provided in addition to financial aid, they do not negatively impact eligibility for or total amount awarded.

Note: CalFresh is not taken into consideration when initially awarding financial aid. These resources may be taken into consideration by the BNC team when requesting additional financial aid for food via the Assistance Form

Updates To CalFresh Student Rules (04/23):

Changes are coming to CalFresh Program due to the end of the Public Health Emergency this summer.

What do you need to know?

Now is the time to learn if you qualify for CalFresh and to apply! While California...

What documentation will I need for my application?

Please note that below are examples but this list is not meant to be exhaustive. If you need assistance in obtaining any of the required documentation to complete your application, please let your CalFresh County worker know as soon as possible or contact the BNC's CalFresh Team for more support. Identification- Required Examples of identification may include: driver's license, California I.D., U.S. passport, birth certificate, or Cal ID For non-citizens: Permanent Resident Card or other relevant immigration paperwork Pay Stubs- Required if working For non-...

I missed the deadline to turn in my SAR 7 form. It says it was due the 5th, but I haven’t turned it in. What should I do?

Don’t worry! Your SAR 7 form is not due until the end of the month. Just upload it online before then. You can do so at the Alameda County Social Services Website. You also have the following month after the "submit" month, though please note you may only be able to access partial benefits. For more support, please contact our team at calfreshsupport@berkeley.edu.

CalFresh Application Assistance

Our CalFresh Ambassadors are here to help you with your application!

All assistance is done over a phone or video call. Appointments must be made at least one day in advance to receive a call! Appointments are in PST.

A CalFresh Ambassador will email you prior to your call time to confirm your number and time slot.

Please email calfreshsupport@berkeley.edu if you have any issues, need to reschedule, or if you cannot find a slot that fits your schedule.

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Where can I use my CalFresh?

You can use your CalFresh benefits at most major grocery stores suchg as:

Target Walgreen’s Costco Berkeley Bowl Trader Joe’s Berkeley Student Food Collective Bear Market

Find the whole list here. You can even use it at Farmer Markets! For more information, visit the Ecology Center.

Do I have to report CalFresh benefits on my taxes?

No.

Will I continue to receive benefits during school breaks and summer?

Yes, CalFresh benefits are year round. Your EBT card will be refilled every month regardless of holidays. The only time a card cannot be refilled is in the case of a government shutdown.