CalFresh Outreach Week Fall 2024

CalFresh Outreach Week is a semesterly initiative to increase awareness of the nutrition assistance programs to address food insecurity issues and to help students navigate the benefits application process.

This fall semester, our CalFresh Outreach Team is planning to host the following activities for the week:

• Walk in and apply for CalFresh to receive a free swag bag! on October 21st from 9 am to 4 pm at the HPW/FSS Office
  • Come one, come all! Apply for CalFresh today and receive a CalFresh tote bag or water bottle while supplies last! Application assistance is open to all students regardless of county of residence. San Francisco county residents who apply today can be interviewed by a county worker on October 28 on campus! 
• Bentos & Benefits: CalFresh Prescreen Party! 🎉 on October 22nd from 1-2:30 PM at Malcolm X Plaza! 🎉 
  • Take a quick prescreen to check your CalFresh eligibility and enjoy a day packed with fun games and activities. Plus, you could win some awesome swag! Don’t miss this chance—bring your friends for a fantastic time!
• CalFresh is cooking it up with HPW's Nutrition team from 1:30 to 2:30 pm at Malcolm X Plaza
  • The CalFresh Outreach Team is cooking it up with HPW's nutrition team! Visit us at the Malcolm X Plaza from 1:30pm to 2:30pm and learn how to use Food Pantry goods to create nutrient-dense and flavorful meals. 
• Meet us at the AS Farmer's Market from 12 to 2 pm and learn how to stretch your budget!
  • Find the CalFresh Outreach Team at the Farmer's Market on Thursday October 24th from 12pm to 2pm to learn more about stretching your grocery budget with EBT! 
• Check out AS’ Gator Groceries from 11 am to 4 pm!
  • Visit the AS Gator Groceries to learn more about the support they offer students’ facing food insecurity