As a Family Service Coordinator at St. Louise Resource Services (StLRS), I regularly support families facing urgent food insecurity. Recently, I worked with a single mother of two, including a two-month-old newborn, who had lost her CalFresh benefits after missing her renewal deadline. With only $1,000 per month in child support and unable to return to work while recovering postpartum, she was struggling to meet her family’s basic needs. When she came to StLRS, she was overwh

Hardship can often arrive suddenly and without warning, leaving families struggling to survive and unsure where to turn. The loss of a job, a loved one, or a stable source of income frequently threatens a family’s ability to meet even their most basic needs. During moments like these, Catholic Charities Yolo Solano (CCYS) served as more than an organization. It becomes a source of hope. Through guidance and compassion, the CalFresh Outreach team helps families regain stabilit

When a local mother came to Catholic Charities San Bernardino & Riverside Counties (CCSBRiv), she faced a perfect storm of life’s most difficult challenges: a divorce, a medical emergency that left her temporarily on disability, and the sudden responsibility of covering housing and utility costs on her own. With her college-aged daughter also struggling to find work, their pantry was empty and their future felt uncertain. Feeling overwhelmed, she shared that the amount of pap

Last year, a single mother with two children reached out to the team seeking assistance. At the time of her initial assessment, she qualified for MediCal but did not meet the income eligibility requirements for CalFresh. The Catholic Charities of Santa Clara (CCSC) team provided guidance, answered her questions, and encouraged her to stay connected should her circumstances change. Several months later, the team reconnected with her at a community outreach event. Because of th

When I was first asked to begin CalFresh outreach in Lake County, I felt ambivalent. Catholic Charities hadn’t provided consistent...

Earlier this year, I met a young man whose life had taken an unexpected turn. As a former executive, he never imagined he would lose his...

A CalFresh outreach event in Salinas became a moment of inspiration when a young man shared how past support helped feed his family...

The client, I'm currently assisting, lives in a Sober Living Environment after completing a 90-day residential treatment program. She...

Sometimes, people hesitate to ask for help, even when they need it most. That was the case with a father who St. Louis Resource Services...

A client of ours had been unemployed for over four months after being laid off from an auto parts store due to substance use. He was...

In a recent encounter at StLRS, I had the privilege of assisting an older woman through a challenging journey to secure her CalFresh...

Helping others has always been at the core of my work as a Family Service Coordinator at St. Louise Resource Services (StLRS), but what...