Food is an important part of many holiday traditions. But grocery costs can add stress, especially when money is tight.
If you need help buying food, you are not alone. CalFresh, WIC and free food resources in your community can help you put meals on the table during the holiday season and beyond.
Here are some ways to get food support for you and your family.
How can I get help buying groceries?
Nyiaj Muas Noj (CalFresh)
CalFresh yog ib qho kev pab cuam khoom noj uas pab cov tib neeg thiab cov tsev neeg uas muaj nyiaj tsawg yuav khoom noj khoom haus zoo txhua hli.
Thov rau CalFresh
Muaj ob peb txoj hauv kev uas koj tuaj yeem thov rau CalFresh:
- Thov online los ntawm Cov Kev Pabcuam lub Lub vev xaib CalFresh.
- Hu rau CalFresh Info Line ntawm 877-847-3663 (muaj ua lus Askiv, lus Mev, lus Cantonese, lus Nyab Laj, lus Kauslim thiab lus Lavxias).
- Hu rau los yog mus ntsib koj lub nroog lub chaw ua haujlwm pabcuam pej xeem.
Yog koj twb muaj CalFresh lawm
Yog koj muaj lus nug txog koj cov txiaj ntsig, hu rau koj lub chaw ua haujlwm pabcuam zej zog hauv zos.
Nyob twj ywm txog hnub tim tshiab:
- Thov xa cov ntawv thiab cov ntaub ntawv uas yuav tsum tau ua kom pab tiv thaiv kev ncua sijhawm rau koj cov nyiaj pab. Yog tias koj lub chaw ua haujlwm pabcuam pej xeem hauv nroog xa cov lus lossis tsab ntawv rau koj txog koj cov nyiaj pab CalFresh, nco ntsoov nyeem lawv.
- Muaj qee qhov kev hloov pauv rau CalFresh vim yog txoj cai lij choj tshiab hu ua HR 1. Yog xav paub cov xov xwm tshiab tshaj plaws ntawm CalFresh, mus saib vev xaib ntawm California Lub Tuam Tsev Haujlwm Muab Kev Pab Rau Cov Pej Xeem (Department of Social Services).
Cov ntaub ntawv tiv tauj ntawm lub nroog
Cheeb Nroog Mariposa
209-966-2000
800-266-3609
Cheeb Nroog Merced
209-385-3000
Cheeb Nroog Monterey
877-410-8823
Cheeb Nroog San Benito
831-636-4180
Cheeb Nroog Santa Cruz
888-421-8080
Get more fruits and vegetables with Market Match
If you use CalFresh, you may be able to get extra money for fruits and vegetables through Market Match.
Market Match is offered at certain farmers’ markets and other locations. When you use your CalFresh benefits, you can get extra funds to buy fresh fruits and vegetables.
Mus saib Market Match website to learn how it works and find participating locations.
Cov Poj Niam, Me Nyuam thiab Me Nyuam (WIC) program
Yog koj tsim nyog tau txais CalFresh, koj kuj tseem yuav tsim nyog tau txais cov txiaj ntsig los ntawm qhov kev pab cuam Poj Niam, Menyuam Mos thiab Menyuam Yaus (WIC). WIC yog ib qho kev pab cuam rau cov poj niam, menyuam mos thiab menyuam yaus txog hnub nyoog 5 xyoos.
Nrog WIC, koj tuaj yeem tau txais cov txiaj ntsig ntawm daim npav WIC los pab koj yuav cov khoom noj muaj txiaj ntsig zoo li:
- Txiv hmab txiv ntoo thiab zaub tshiab.
- Cov nplej tag nrho thiab cov cereal.
- Mis nyuj, mis taum pauv, qe thiab cheese.
- Taum pauv.
- Khoom noj rau menyuam yaus.
- Mis nyuj rau menyuam yaus.
- Kua txiv qaub, txiv laum huab xeeb thiab lwm yam.
Koj tuaj yeem mus saib tau WIC qhov vevxais yog xav paub ntau ntxiv.
Thov rau WIC
Yog xav thov, hu rau koj tus WIC chaw ua hauj lwm hauv zej zog:
- Cheeb Nroog Mariposa: 209-383-4859.
- Cheeb Nroog Merced: 209-383-4859.
- Cheeb Nroog Monterey: 831-796-2888.
- Lub Nroog San Benito: 831-637-6871.
- Cheeb Nroog Santa Cruz: 831-722-7121 (Watsonville) los yog 831-426-3911 (Santa Cruz thiab Felton).
Where can I find free food near me?
Food banks and other organizations can give you fresh food and meals. Some may be able to help you sign up for CalFresh. Call or visit the website ahead of time to see what these organizations offer.
Cheeb Nroog Mariposa
- Tsev Manna ntawm Mariposa: 209-742-7985.
- Mariposa Heritage House Food Pantry: 209-966-7770.
- Cov Tsev Neeg Muaj Kev Nyab Xeeb hauv Mariposa: 209-966-2211.
- Merced County Food Bank: 209-726-3663. (Ua haujlwm rau Merced thiab Mariposa counties).
Cheeb Nroog Merced
- Cov Koom Haum Pabcuam Catholic: 209-383-2494.
- Merced County Food Bank: 209-726-3663. (Ua haujlwm rau Merced thiab Mariposa counties).
- Merced Lao Family Community, Inc.: 209-384-7384.
- Salvation Army Los Banos: 209-827-4945.
- Salvation Army Merced: 209-383-4225
Cheeb Nroog Monterey
- Lub Tsev Txhab Nyiaj Khoom Noj rau Monterey County: 831-758-1523.
- Cov Tub Rog Salvation Salinas: 831-443-9655.
- Salvation Army Monterey Peninsula: 831-899-4988.
- St. Vincent de Paul Society at Sacred Heart Church: 831-424-1959.
Cheeb Nroog San Benito
- Lub Tsev Txhab Nyiaj Khoom Noj Hauv Zej Zog ntawm San Benito: 831-637-0340.
- Cov Tub Rog Salvation Hollister: 831-636-9832.
Cheeb Nroog Santa Cruz
- Pajaro Valley Loaves thiab Fishes: 831-722-4144.
- Lub Tsev Txhab Nyiaj Khoom Noj Khoom Haus Thib Ob hauv Santa Cruz
- Nrhiav ib qho chaw faib khoom noj nyob ze koj.
- Hu rau Lub Chaw Pab Khoom Noj Hauv Zej Zog: 831-662-0991.
- Chav Ua Noj Mov Catholic St. Francis: 831-459-6712.
More ways to find food resources
- California Association of Food Banks: Find food banks and other food assistance in your area.
- Salvation Army: Look for local programs and services. Some chapters (locations) may have additional assistance for the holidays.
- 211: Call 211 or text your zip code to 898211 to ask about food and other local services near you.
How can I stretch my food budget during the holidays?
Holiday meals do not have to cost a lot. Small steps can help you save money and make your food last longer.
- Npaj ua ntej: Ua ib daim ntawv teev cov khoom yuav ua ntej koj mus rau lub khw. Nws yuav pab koj yuav yam koj xav tau thiab tsis txhob pov tseg ntau dhau.
- Ua noj hauv tsev: Cov pluas noj ua hauv tsev feem ntau pheej yig dua thiab noj qab haus huv dua li cov khoom noj uas coj mus noj tom tsev lossis cov khoom noj ceev ceev.
- Siv cov khoom seem: Muab cov khoom noj seem ntawd ua kua zaub, casseroles, omelets los yog frittatas.
- Noj txiv hmab txiv ntoo thiab zaub: Tshiab, khov los yog hauv cov kaus poom - lawv txhua tus suav thiab pab koj kom noj qab nyob zoo.
Can older adults get help with meals?
Adults ages 60 and older may be able to get meals at local community centers or have meals delivered to their homes. Call 800-510-2020 or visit the California Department of Aging website to find meal programs near you.
You local Area Agency on Aging can provide you with additional food resources in your community.
- Mariposa County Area 12 Agency on Aging: 209-966-6632
- Lub Cheeb Nroog Merced Lub Chaw Haujlwm Txhawb Nqa Rau Cov Neeg Laus (Merced County Area Agency on Aging): 209-385-7550
- Lub Cheeb Nroog Monterey Lub Chaw Haujlwm Txhawb Nqa Rau Cov Neeg Laus (Monterey County Area Agency on Aging): 831-755-4466
- Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties
- Grey Bears Healthy Food Program: Food delivery, on-site and lunch program for seniors in Santa Cruz County: 831-479-1055
Can I get meals if I have a medical need?
Lub Kev pab cuam ECM ntawm Alliance muaj cov khoom noj khoom haus xws li kev xa zaub mov rau cov neeg uas tsim nyog. Koj yuav tsum muaj kev xav tau kev kho mob thiaj li tau txais kev xa zaub mov. Koj tuaj yeem sau daim ntawv thov daim ntawv thov zaub mov online. Yog tias koj xav tau kev pab sau daim ntawv no lossis muaj lus nug, thov hu rau 831-430-5512.
Food support is available all year
If you need help with groceries now or later, these resources are here for you. Find the support that works best for your family.
