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?
加州新鲜食品
CalFresh是一项食品计划，旨在帮助低收入个人和家庭每月购买健康食品。.
申请加州食品券
申请加州食品券 (CalFresh) 的方式有以下几种：
如果您已经拥有加州食品券
如果您对福利有任何疑问，请联系您当地的社会服务机构。.
随时了解最新动态：
- 请务必按时提交所有必需的表格和文件，以免延误您的福利发放。如果您所在的县社会服务办公室向您发送有关加州食品券（CalFresh）福利的信息或信件，请务必阅读。.
- 由于一项名为 HR 1 的新联邦法律，加州食品券计划 (CalFresh) 做出了一些调整。如需了解加州食品券计划的最新信息，请访问[此处插入链接]。 加州社会服务部网站.
县联系信息
马里波萨县
209-966-2000
800-266-3609
默塞德县
209-385-3000
蒙特利县
877-410-8823
圣贝尼托县
831-636-4180
圣克鲁斯县
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.
访问 Market Match website to learn how it works and find participating locations.
妇女、婴儿和儿童 (WIC) 计划
如果您符合加州食品券 (CalFresh) 的资格，您也可能符合妇女、婴儿和儿童营养补充计划 (WIC) 的资格。WIC 是一项面向妇女、婴儿和 5 岁以下儿童的计划。.
通过WIC，您可以获得 WIC卡的福利 帮助您购买营养食品，例如：
- 新鲜水果和蔬菜。.
- 全谷物和谷类食品。.
- 牛奶、豆奶、鸡蛋和奶酪。.
- 豆腐。.
- 婴儿食品。.
- 婴儿配方奶粉。.
- 果汁、花生酱等等。.
您可以参观 WIC 网站 了解更多信息。
申请WIC（妇女、婴儿和儿童营养补充计划）
如需申请，请致电您的 当地 WIC 办公室:
- 马里波萨县: 209-383-4859.
- 默塞德县： 209-383-4859.
- 蒙特利县： 831-796-2888.
- 圣贝尼托县： 831-637-6871.
- 圣克鲁斯县： 831-722-7121（沃森维尔）或 831-426-3911（圣克鲁斯和费尔顿）。.
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.
马里波萨县
- 马里波萨的曼纳之家：209-742-7985。
- 马里波萨传统之家食品储藏室: 209-966-7770.
- 马里波萨安全家庭: 209-966-2211.
- 默塞德县食品银行：209-726-3663。（服务于默塞德县和马里波萨县）。
默塞德县
- 天主教慈善会: 209-383-2494.
- 默塞德县食品银行：209-726-3663。（服务于默塞德县和马里波萨县）。
- 默塞德老挝家庭社区有限公司: 209-384-7384.
- 洛斯巴诺斯救世军: 209-827-4945.
- Salvation Army Merced: 209-383-4225
蒙特利县
- 蒙特雷县食品银行: 831-758-1523.
- 萨利纳斯救世军: 831-443-9655.
- Salvation Army Monterey Peninsula: 831-899-4988.
- St. Vincent de Paul Society at Sacred Heart Church: 831-424-1959.
圣贝尼托县
- 圣贝尼托社区食品银行: 831-637-0340.
- 救世军 Hollister: 831-636-9832.
圣克鲁斯县
- 帕加罗谷面包和鱼: 831-722-4144.
- 第二丰收食物银行圣克鲁斯分部
- 寻找您附近的食物发放点.
- 拨打社区食品热线：831-662-0991。.
- 圣弗朗西斯天主教汤厨: 831-459-6712.
More ways to find food resources
- California Association of Food Banks: Find food banks and other food 协助 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.
- 提前计划： 去商店之前列好购物清单。这样可以帮你买到真正需要的东西，减少浪费。
- 在家做饭： 自制餐食通常比外卖或快餐更便宜、更健康。
- 利用剩菜剩饭： 将多余的食物做成汤、砂锅菜、煎蛋卷或烘蛋。
- 多吃水果和蔬菜： 新鲜的、冷冻的或罐装的——它们都算数，都能帮助你保持健康。.
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
- 默塞德县地区老龄事务局: 209-385-7550
- 蒙特利县地区老龄事务局: 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?
这 联盟 ECM 计划 为符合条件的人提供食物资源，例如送餐。您必须有医疗需求才能获得送餐服务。您可以填写 在线表格申请餐食。如果您需要帮助填写表格或有任何疑问，请致电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.
