California Community Resource Guide
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BenefitsCal
Offers application assistance to benefits assistance programs by county. These include programs like CalFRESH, CalWORKS, and Medi-Cal.
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CA Meals for Kids
CA Meals for Kids mobile application helps find nearby California Afterschool and Summer Meal Program sites through your smart phone.
Phone: (916) 319-0800
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CA.GOV Immigration
Current Resources and information for California immigrants and their families.
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CalFresh
CalFresh, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), offers monthly electronic benefits to eligible low-income households and individuals to purchase healthy and nutritious food at most markets and food stores.
Phone: (877) 847-3663
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CalFresh Disaster Response
Helps meet the temporary nutritional needs of disaster victims of modest incomes, regardless of immigration status, following a natural disaster such as a flood, fire, or earthquake.
Phone: (877) 847-3663
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California Newcomer Education and Well-Being Program
The program provides support services to newcomer students, English learners, and immigrant families. There are 20 school districts and one County Office of Education in the CalNEW community of care.
Phone: (916) 654-4356
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California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKS)
The CalWORKS program gives cash aid and services to eligible California families in need. The program serves all 58 counties in the state and is operated locally by county welfare departments. If a family is in need, CalWORKs may be able to provide immediate short-term help with housing, food, utilities, clothing, or medical care. Families that apply and qualify for ongoing assistance receive money each month to help pay for housing, food, and other necessary expenses.
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Food Banks
Website provides list of local food banks.
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Lunch at the Library
Lunch at the Library provides free USDA summer meals and activities for children and teens at their local library as well as volunteer and internship opportunities for teens. Families can reach out to find out if their local library is currently serving summer meals.
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Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program provides food benefits through Certified Famers’ Markets to low income seniors. Contact the county’s Local Area Agencies on Aging for more information.
