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CalFresh is part of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/food stamps program helping eligible low-income people to purchase the food they need.
Students can meet with a representative from the OC Second Harvest Food Bank on campus at the FRESH Basic Needs Hub to help with the application process. Students may qualify if they are a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident, enrolled at least half time as a student and they meet one of the following conditions: employed at least 20 hours a week, already receive work-study or CalWorks, receive CalGrant A/B, care for a young child, or do not intend to register for the next school term.
For more information on Second Harvest application assistance, visit https://www.feedoc.org/get-help/calfresh-assistance/.
For more information on the CalFresh program, visit http://www.calfresh.ca.gov/ or call the California Food Stamp Information Line at (877) 847-FOOD (3663).
Consultation, on- and off-campus resource assistance, and case management for students dealing with academic, financial, medical, mental or other personal issues or crises. Also serves as the designated office responsible for coordination in response to a student death.
Up to $2,000 grant available to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate a financial crisis affecting access to housing, food, medical or mental health care. Prior to applying, any and all case-specific, University interventions should be utilized first (e.g., fee deadline extensions, payment plans, rent deferment, emergency loans, emergency meals).
4079 Mesa Road (in Parking Lot 5)
Student-initiated effort promotiong equitable access to basic needs. Food panty providing free basic emergency food supplies, consulstative services, workshops and resource information.
111 Theory, Suite 200
Provides financial assistance for campus and UCIMC staff members experiencing an immediate, severe, temporary financial situation due to emergency or unforeseen or unavoidable event. Assists with immediate, essential expenses by providing a one-time distribution of funds up to a maximum of $500. Available to active, unrepresented, non-probationary, full or part-time staff in good standing, based on need and eligibility criteria.
300 West Carl Karcher Way
In collaboration with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, the UCI Mobile Food Pantry gives away fresh fruits and vegetables on the first Saturday of each month at 9:00AM-11:00AM (Santa Ana) and the third Friday of each month at 4:00PM-9:00PM (Anaheim).
800 North Main Street
In collaboration with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, the UCI Mobile Food Pantry gives away fresh fruits and vegetables on the first Saturday of each month at 9:00AM-11:00AM (Santa Ana) and the third Friday of each month at 4:00PM-9:00PM (Anaheim).