CalFresh

Apply for CalFresh and get a Swag Bag!

Walk-in & Apply for a Swag Bag

Oct. 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! 

Learn About our other CalFresh Outreach Events Here!

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

       

CalFresh Outreach Week

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 spring, our CalFresh Outreach Team is planning to host the following activities for the week:

 

  • CalFresh at the AS Food Pantry (2/26 from 1 pm to 5 pm at Cesar Chavez Student Center)

    • Come receive free groceries! Visit AS Food Pantry for a shopping spree without spending a dime! While you're there, chat with the CalFresh Outreach Student Assistant to learn about CalFresh. Complete a pre-screener and receive a prize!

 

  • CalFresh Crash Course (2/27 from 12 pm to 1 pm on Zoom)

    • Attention SF State students! Ready to supercharge your food budget? Join us for an epic workshop series starting with Part 1: The CalFresh Crash Course. Discover how to unlock free money for groceries, master the application process, and unleash the full potential of EBT benefits. Plus, SF State students who attend & complete our workshop survey will receive a $10 gift card! Don't wait – secure your spot and register now and let's drive towards a brighter, more nourished future together! 
      MUST BE A CURRENTLY ENROLLED SFSU STUDENT TO ATTEND.
    • RSVP for the Zoom Workshop Here

 

  • Cash in With CalFresh (2/28 from 3 pm to 4 pm in the FSS/HPW Office)

    • Mark your calendars, SF State students! It's time to cash in with CalFresh in Part 2 of our 'Get Free Money for Food' series! Join us in-person at the FSS/HPW office across from City Eats for a hands-on event where you can apply for CalFresh benefits with personalized assistance from the CalFresh Team. Plus, indulge in pizza and snacks while you make the most of this opportunity – it's a win-win! If you attended Part 1, you will be entered in our special giveaway & win big! Don't miss your chance to secure your grocery budget, pizza and hands on support! See you at the Cash in with CalFresh event!  
    • RSVP for this Event Here

 

  • CalFresh at the Farmers' Market (2/29 from 1 pm to 3 pm at AS Farmers' Market)

    • Stretch your grocery budget with CalFresh! Find us at the Farmer's Market on Thursday February 29th to learn more about CalFresh and other food resources on or near campus.

 

  • Come visit Gator Groceries (3/1 from 1 pm to 5 pm in Cesar Chavez Student Center)

    • Made reservations for your grocery box? Don't forget to pick it up from 1 to 5pm downstairs in the Cesar Chavez Student Center. 

We welcome persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you would like reasonable accommodations, please contact Diana Cardenas at dycardenas@sfsu.edu.

Take our CalFresh Pre-Screener

Study and Snack with CalFresh

📚✨ Study and Snack with CalFresh on December 6th! ✨📚

Feeling the pressure of finals? Seeking a quiet space to hit the books? Look no further! Join us at the Health Promotion Wellness Office on December 6th from 11:30am-1pm for an exclusive Study and Snack event. We're here to provide you with a designated area to focus on your studies, complete with essential tools, nutritious snacks, ramen station, and wellness tips to keep you at your best during finals week!

We will be hosting a raffle for everyone who attends our event! It will include multiple opportunities for winners and different prizes so please join us to enter!

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