Eligibility for CalFresh depends on the number of household members with eligibility status, income, and certain expenses. Many working individuals, students, families, and seniors qualify. Even if you’re unsure, we encourage you to reach out—we can help determine your eligibility quickly and confidentially.

Our CalFresh Outreach team offers free, one-on-one assistance with the entire application process. We can help you apply online, gather necessary documents, and communicate with the county if needed. We also assist with renewals and troubleshooting any issues with your case.

Yes! River City Food Bank assists many immigrant and non-citizen households. Some immigrants may be eligible for CalFresh depending on their status, and even if the adults don’t qualify, children who are U.S. citizens or eligible immigrants often do. Our team can walk you through the rules and help you apply safely and confidentially—no public charge concerns.

Our CalFresh department helps individuals and families apply for and maintain CalFresh (formerly known as food stamps) benefits. Our team offers one-on-one assistance with applications, renewals, reporting changes, and troubleshooting issues, like lost EBT cards. We also provide information about eligibility, help navigate the BenefitsCal system and connect clients to other local resources. Our goal is to make the process easier and ensure that more people have access to the food they need.

We can be listed as advocates on your case with the County and therefore can talk to County workers about your case as well as upload documents into your County file.  

CalFresh Help on Campus

Our CalFresh team is coming to your campus to help you apply for benefits, check your case, or ask questions.

Here’s when you can find us:

American River College – Basic Needs Office

• 1st Monday of each month: 10AM – 12PM
• 3rd Wednesday of each month: 11:30AM – 1:30PM
• Sign up through the Basic Needs office to get an appointment.

Consumnes River College – Basic Needs Office

• 1st Thursday of each month: 10AM – 12PM
• 2nd Wednesday of each month: 2PM – 4PM
• 3rd Tuesday of each month: 12PM – 2PM
• Contact Hawk Cares staff to schedule your appointment.

Sacramento City College – Basic Needs Office

• 1st Tuesday of each month: Food Distribution, 12PM – 2PM
• Office Hours:
• Monday, Sept. 29 – 1:30PM – 3:30PM
• Monday, Oct. 27 – 1PM – 3PM
• Monday, Nov. 17 – 1PM – 3PM
• Monday, Dec. 8 – 1PM – 3PM

Sacramento City College – EOPS Office

• 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month: 2:30PM – 5PM