VANESSA GONZALEZ: Hi.
My name is Vanessa Gonzalez, and you
might have heard about a program at Chaffey College called
CalFresh.
Do you think enough about it?
Well, I'm here to test your knowledge.
True or false, CalFresh provides low-income people
who meet certain requirements with monthly financial
assistance to buy food at grocery stores, farmers
markets, and more?
True.
CalFresh is also known as the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program, or SNAP.
And its goal is to help qualified people meet
their nutritional needs.
True or false, applying for CalFresh is easy,
and you only need a few documents?
True.
When you apply for CalFresh, you'll need a copy of your ID,
proof of income, and immigration status for noncitizens.
OK, are you ready for the next question?
True or false, you need to apply for CalFresh all on your own?
False.
Chaffey College helps you with the application process.
Reach out to Panther Care program director Albert
Rodriguez to get help.
True or false, CalFresh is a food stamp program?
False.
The reality is food stamps haven't been used in years.
However, eligible CalFresh students
will receive what's called an EBT card.
If your application is approved, you'll
receive one within 10 days.
True or false, it's OK to ask for extra help to pay for food?
True.
College is challenging enough, and you shouldn't have
to do it on an empty stomach.
Remember, you decided to change your life with a college
degree, and that's a step that not everyone is brave enough
to take.
And there's no shame in that.
To learn more, visit this website.