At Catholic Charities Yolo-Solano (CCYS), the food pantry functions as both an immediate food access point and a gateway to longer-term nutrition assistance. Many clients are referred through trusted community partners, allowing CCYS to reach individuals who may otherwise remain disconnected from benefits. In this instance, a client was referred to the CCYS food pantry by a partner organization for emergency food support. Initially, the client accessed pantry services exclusi

Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego (CCDSD) operates a CalFresh Outreach (CFO) program focused on helping low-income individuals and families access nutrition assistance. In San Diego County, many older adults living in residential housing sites experience food insecurity and also face barriers to enrolling in CalFresh, including limited transportation, language challenges, and difficulty navigating the application process. CCDSD’s CFO program works directly in the commun

Justin is a 34-year-old man living outdoors in Clearlake Oaks. With no income, he relies on food from Catholic Charities Lake County distribution sites and local drop-in centers. I meet him at Big Oak Peer Support Center when a staff member suggests he talk with me about applying for food stamps. I introduce myself, explain the services I provide, and ask if he would like to discuss potential resources for support. After grabbing a piece of pizza and coffee from the kitchen,

At Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey, our CalFresh Outreach (CFO) program is dedicated to helping low-income families in Soledad and Greenfield access the food assistance they need. Many families face barriers such as limited transportation, language challenges, and fears about immigration status, which can make visiting county offices feel intimidating or impossible. To meet these families where they are, our outreach team partners with trusted local clinics and communi

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

In California’s Central Valley, where food insecurity affects countless families, Catholic Charities Diocese of Fresno is working to...

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One of the most valuable outcomes of Catholic Charities Yolo-Solano’s outreach work this year has been the strengthening of partnerships...

In times of rising food insecurity, it’s more important than ever to ensure that neighbors not only have access to immediate food...

Collaboration is key when it comes to addressing food insecurity and connecting individuals with essential resources. The Breaking Bread...

St. Louise Resource Services addresses the high food insecurity and limited access to CalFresh benefits among the homeless and low-income...

Catholic Charities of Orange County (CCOC) has many partnerships, ranging from faith-based organizations and healthcare providers like...

St. Louise Resource Services (StLRS) successfully partners with Health Care providers within Los Angeles County.

A team of bilingual Service Navigators from Catholic Charities Diocese of Santa Rosa provides mobile services to homeless clients

CC Fresno's CFO program partners with the agency's rural outreach program to reach clients throughout Fresno County

CC Santa Rosa partners with Police Department to provide outreach to homeless encampments around the city of Napa

CC Stockton's CFO and CFHL programs collaborate to continue coordinating services virtually during the pandemic