also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), gives those who need it monthly benefits to allow them to buy food; AKA, free food for those in need (now who doesn’t LOVE that?).
Before I get into the specifics, I get it, asking for help can be embarrassing or seen as begging. However, this isn’t that, this is a reddit post in a place of no judgement. Do you or your family suffer from low-income in the ruthless unfair economy of California? Do you often find yourself struggling to afford 3 daily meals while balancing tuition fees and costs? Well, you don’t have to answer that question here but this post is for you.
The way it works is you get an EBT card (Electronic Benefits Transfer)—yes you get a debit card for free isn’t that cool—that you can use to buy food from grocery stores and farmers’ markets that accept it. You can even use it for select online purchases for food from Amazon or Walmart or some other sellers that accept EBT. Although it doesn’t cover non-food items such as hygiene products nor does it cover foods bought from restaurants it is still very useful for getting those 3 necessary daily meals. The amount of benefits you receive depends on factors like your income, household size, and any deductions (for rent, utilities, etc.). The California Department of Social Services has guidelines to calculate how much you can receive based on these factors. You get your benefits every month in the form of money in your EBT card and you can use it to buy food only, in case that wasn’t obvious already. PS. if you’re struggling on what to buy I highly recommend researching cheap healthy meals, more often than not they are delicious and EASY (now isn’t that fantastic, best of both worlds).
To qualify for CalFresh, you need to meet certain criteria. The main factors include: • Income: Your household income must be at or below a certain threshold, it;s based on the number of people in your household. • Citizenship/Immigration Status: You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal resident, though some non-citizens may qualify depending on their status. • Residency: You must live in California to apply for CalFresh benefits in the state. • Work/School Requirements: In general students must meet certain work or enrollment criteria to qualify, there are exceptions. If you’re able to work, you may need to show that you’re working or looking for work. Students may qualify if they meet certain criteria, like working a set number of hours or receiving specific benefits, even if not all the other requirements are met.
All you have to do is provide the information and submit your application, if you’re having any struggles don’t hesitate to make an appointment with the Basic Needs Hub and they will help you out with everything.
If you, your family, a friend, or anyone you know is struggling to afford food and could possibly be eligible for CalFresh please let them know of CalFresh and all the benefits it provides. Even if you don’t know anyone in need you can still upvote and share this post to spread awareness of CalFresh as many of UCSD students struggle with food insecurity and are unaware of all the benefits they are eligible for; you never truly know when you are helping someone.
r/UCSD • u/No_Reply1740 • 4h ago
In between CSE 107, 110, 151A, 160, 167, and 198, and an on campus job, I'm just really worried I won't have enough time to have sex. As a CS major, I simply cannot imagine my life without so I need to know if I should drop something or if I'm cooked to make time for all the sex.
r/UCSD • u/SillyPerspective8765 • 3h ago
Can we talk about how good the men’s team has been recently? Not seeing hype about the Utah upset or our win streak. We are currently 57 net NCAA rankings, there’s a small chance we make it to March madness. Yes I know this is reddit and whatever, but for once can you guys chill and have some school spirit? Basketball is doing really well and I’m personally excited for how a good sports team could affect our rep/ social life!
r/UCSD • u/PastParticular • 39m ago
This knife had so much sentimental value, and I graduated and left sd last year
r/UCSD • u/SimpleLanguage1603 • 23h ago
“Guys i have to do FOUR WHOLE CLASSES this quarter week am i cooked”🤓🤓🤓 i’m so fucking tired of seeing this on the sub, no you are not cooked for taking an average workload my brother 😹😹 stop acting like you’re doing some great feat when you’re literally here at university for the express purpose of getting a degree Unless ur EE or something then good luck to you my brother in christ
r/UCSD • u/cr1tikalslgh • 3h ago
How different and how similar was 1978 from today
r/UCSD • u/Cheap_Strength_5463 • 18h ago
You can lowkey tell alot about a man based on this. I personally wanna gauge how moderately good the people of ucsd are. Don't a megumi 😑
r/UCSD • u/anxietyriddencore • 6h ago
On the school site it’s listed that Dec. 28 is first disbursement date and 1/6 is remainder refund. Just wanted to clarify that we won’t be getting any depositors till the first day of school is that right? It’s my first year here as a transfer so we normally get it before school starts at my other school so just wanted to check.
r/UCSD • u/Psychological-Ad7418 • 6h ago
Hi so I know we start wi25 on the 6th, but I just got news that my grandma had a stroke and currently is in the hospital. There's a slim chance of survival if she undergoes the surgery and even then, we don't know if she'll be 'back to normal' after. I plan to leave the country to go see her with the rest of my family but I'd end up missing the first week of school. Is there anyone I could contact right now over the holidays that can help me?
r/UCSD • u/Meowbravo • 9h ago
Hello, any international students staying over? Let’s go watch a movie today! Maybe sonic at 130 or 300? Could be a fun little hang out! 😼. Dm me if you wnna go!!!
r/UCSD • u/Master-Metal-9381 • 6h ago
Is the social life as horrible as people make it out to be? I'm looking for that frat party lifestyle in college and my parents really want me to go here but I'm adverse because of the social stuff here. Is it really that bad?
r/UCSD • u/Calm-Item5874 • 39m ago
Hi! Has anyone taken BENG191 senior seminar? I'm looking for a high impact course for seventh requirement and just saw this course was open. Thanks all! One week left of break :, )
r/UCSD • u/nevarette • 1h ago
are her discussions mandatory? i read no attendance for lecture and online exams so i assume not mandatory
r/UCSD • u/KeyConnection- • 4h ago
I have an international package scheduled to be delivered to my campus mailing address. I just wanted to confirm if the school accepts international packages. Thanks!
r/UCSD • u/Lanky-Plantain-230 • 1d ago
Hi, I am a student at UCSD and was hoping to take some live figure drawing courses around UCSD. I couldn’t find any classes taught at UCSD that have this, and was wondering if anyone knows of any place near by that offers it that is affordable. Thanks.
r/UCSD • u/inmyheadari • 9h ago
Hi- I was wondering if anyone had the experience of doing the global exchange program for the University of Southampton, specifically a SIO major?
Of course I can go to the study abroad office & ask questions but wanted to know if anyone had the real experience of going! I am a marine biology major and curious about how the credits worked out (if it is similar to SIO courses & graduating in 4 yrs is still probable)
Any info would be helpful about the uni or Southampton or anything!!
r/UCSD • u/Forsaken-Possible953 • 14h ago
Hi guys, I've been trying to get my first pull up and I was wondering whether RIMAC had any long-ish resistance bands available for rent that I can use to work on it? Or is there anywhere that I can see what equipment is available for rent?
r/UCSD • u/PusheenTheFash • 35m ago
I came down to visit for the first time in many years after graduating and geez man the vibes of the campus was so sad.
Anyone knows how expensive Uber would be? Thanks.
r/UCSD • u/CurlyStraws • 15h ago
Can anyone tell me about their experience with ECE 250 with Siegel? How was the workload and how was the class overall? How was the comp exam, and what was the passing % for it?
r/UCSD • u/Similar_Map_5454 • 1d ago
It’s my second year living on campus as a transfer student now. Literally checking on the website and most posts are only about moving in next month instead of summer
r/UCSD • u/Alisa__K • 23h ago
I'm on campus over break and I want to use a printer. (Not 3D printing) I usually use the ones in Geisel, but the libraries are closed until January.
Are there any printers I can access on campus over break?
r/UCSD • u/Next_Elevator1304 • 1d ago
I am a transfer junior and this is my first quarter. I had a very bad grades and I only got 1c-, 2f. I only took three courses, but the results were not good. culmulative GPA below 1.5.They will definitely inform me in the winter quarter. How should I ask them to give me a chance? I saw subject to Academic disqualified on academic history. Will they give me a chance to try to improve my GPA to 2.0?
r/UCSD • u/broken_condom_boy • 1d ago
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r/UCSD • u/Purple_Line_4448 • 19h ago
To anyone who has done this internship…how were you able to get academic credit for it to be eligible for the internship (i am a human bio major in sixth college for reference)??
