Food Security: Updates about CalFresh and local services

To our WESD Community,

Here are some useful links and information to use and share.

• The California Association of Food Banks offers information about food banks in every county across the state.
• Californians can also call 2-1-1 if they need help getting connected to food and local community services.
• Although SNAP benefits, known in California as CalFresh, will be delayed for November, officials encourage new applicants to continue to apply for benefits at www.benefitscal.com or by phone at 1-877-847-3663. 
• EBT cards with a remaining balance should continue to work.
• The California Department of Social Services is continuing to update its website with timely information about how the shutdown is affecting benefits to Californians. 
• California’s Women, Infants and Children, or WIC Program is operated separately and continues to offer benefits through the federal shutdown.

Need Help from the Redwood Empire Food Bank?
Our client services team is here to help with food referrals, CalFresh application assistance, and other useful resources.

Please call: 707-523-7903
Monday–Friday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

To receive a list of our (Sonoma County-only food distributions by zip code, text "FOOD" to 707-353-3882 or visit textfood.org for details.