Food Banks & Housing
Food Banks
California Association of Food Banks (CAFB)
CAFB is a membership organization of 41 food banks throughout the state with a shared mission to end hunger in California and a firm commitment to providing cutting-edge leadership in the anti-hunger community. Visit cafoodbanks.org to find a food bank in your area.
California Food Stamps Program, CalFresh
CalFresh is a free program where individuals can apply to receive up to $292 a month on an EBT card. An EBT card works like a debit card that can be used at most grocery
stores and many farmers' markets to purchase food. Visit getcalfresh.org to learn more and apply.
California Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program
WIC improves the health and dietary needs of low-income families by supporting individuals that are pregnant, breastfeeding, just had a baby (or recent pregnancy loss), or
care for a child under age 5. Visit myfamily.wic.ca.gov to make an appointment at your local WIC office.
Housing Resources
Covenant House provides 24/7 housing and support services to youth facing homelessness. California locations can be found in the following cities: Anaheim, Hayward, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Santa Clara. Visit covenanthouse.org to find the closest center near you.
Pair Team aims to close care gaps for people experiencing homelessness by connecting individuals with housing, transportation, medical and other resources. Pair Team currently covers almost 80 percent of California. Visit pairteam.com to learn more or apply through their online housing support application here.
Department of Rehabilitation Independent living
Independent living services for people with any kind of disability, including the following eight services provided by California’s independent living centers: (1) Information and referral, (2) independent living skills, (3) transition and diversion, (4) housing, (5) advocacy, (6) peer counseling, (7) personal assistance services, and (8) assistive technology. Learn more at dor.ca.gov and be sure to scroll all the way down to connect with your local Independent Living Center.