Story provided by Evette Tovar-Lugo Last month, one of our CalFresh Coordinators was referred by WIC to meet with a woman in Kings County. This particular woman had been previously […]
CalFresh Provides Financial Relief
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Produce Helps Family Stay Healthy
Meet Blanca, a mother who serves as the primary caregiver for her entire household, which consists of her husband, five-year-old son, mother, and two parents-in-law. While her husband works, Blanca […]
When the Unexpected Happens
Written by Alicia Linares, Grant Writer Brenetta is one of two CalFresh Outreach Coordinators at Central California Food Bank and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work. She […]
New South Valley Market!
A new Neighborhood Market was launched recently at Stone Corral Elementary School in Seville (located in Tulare County). Volunteers comprised of students, school staff, and community members worked together to […]
YMI in Orosi: Changing Lives
Meet Eddie Valero. Eddie graduated from Cornell and lived in New York City for 10 years. After returning to his hometown of Orosi, he joined the school board. He quickly […]
Dispelling Myths About CalFresh
Let’s start with the basics. What is CalFresh? CalFresh is what was previously known as the Food Stamps program. It is California’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) […]