What is CalFresh?

CalFresh is California's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that awards those who are eligible with monthly grocery benefits, up to $292, based on individual need to buy food by supporting their food budget. CalFresh benefits are accessed by using an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, used the same way you would use a debit or ATM card. These benefits can be used at many grocery stores and campus markets.

How can we help:

Our CalFresh team at the Basic Needs Center are here for your food security needs! The CalFresh team works closely with the San Diego County workers. With this partnership, we provide UC San Diego eligible students, both Undergraduate and Graduate, support throughout their application process, follow up support for renewal, and more.

Get Support with your CalFresh Application!

CalFresh In-Person Walk-Ins

CalFresh will not be offering in-person walk-ins in Summer Session 2.

CalFresh Virtual Appointments

Monday: 9am - 11am, 12pm - 8pm

Tuesday: 9am - 11am, 2pm - 8pm

Wednesday: 9am - 11am, 12pm - 8pm

Thursday: 9am - 11am, 2pm - 8pm

Friday: 9am - 11am, 12pm - 8pm

*Click here to schedule a virtual appointment with our CalFresh Team! If you're experiencing issues with the link, try accessing it via a different browser and guest login.

CalFresh Virtual Appointments with County Assistance

Tuesday: 12pm - 2pm

Thursday: 12pm - 2pm

*Click here to schedule a virtual appointment! If you're experiencing issues with the link, try accessing it via a different browser and guest login.

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Apply for CalFresh on your own!

Click here to get started with your CalFresh application.

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Need assistance with your CalFresh application?

Please fill out the form below and a CalFresh Outreach Assistant will reach out to you within 4 business days.

CalFresh Form

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Book an appointment with a CalFresh Advocate.

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Eligibility →

Explore the many different ways you can be eligible for CalFresh.

Application Process →

Submitted an application, SAR7, or recertification? Discover what happens next.

Benefits →

Learn more about what CalFresh benefits are and where they can be used on and off-campus!

FAQs →

Need answers? Check out our frequently asked questions from other students.

Recertification →

Check out what's needed to maintain your CalFresh.

Student Testimonial

“Having access to the UCSD Basic Needs CalFresh team support has made my experience here at UCSD all the more better. Working directly with the team has been such a good experience, I feel supported and uplifted. I didn’t realize before how much the lack of food security impacted my daily life as a student. From the application process to actually receiving CalFresh, it has changed my experience significantly. I am extremely grateful for this resource of campus and I encourage everyone to utilize it as well!"

- CalFresh Student Testimony

Questions?

Schedule an appointment with us or contact us at calfresh@ucsd.edu!