CalFresh Provider Resources

San Diego Hunger Coalition Free CalFresh Training Opportunities

Community organizations play a unique role in connecting eligible residents to benefits by conducting outreach and providing application assistance to those who need additional support navigating the process. To ensure that community partners have the tools required to effectively connect eligible San Diegans in need to CalFresh benefits, San Diego Hunger Coalition offers free CalFresh Application Assistance 101 training on a monthly basis. The Hunger Coalition can also provide private trainings depending on community organization needs.

For more information, please contact the CalFresh team at calfresh@sdhunger.org.

Information about SDHC’s CalFresh Application Assistance 101 Training

The CalFresh 101 training was developed for staff new to the program but is often a helpful refresher for staff to remain up to date with ongoing local, state, and federal program changes. The training is three hours long and provides a comprehensive background on CalFresh, including:

  • A complete outline of eligibility guidelines and the application process

  • Guidance on how to provide strong client advocacy and follow up support

  • Key considerations for serving hard to reach populations, including seniors, houseless people, college students, and immigrants

Important Information for Non-Subcontracting Community-Based Organizations

Your participation helps make it possible for SDHC to continue offering this training at no cost to our partners. To understand the impact of our services and continue improving them, we kindly ask that participating organizations share basic data twice a year on the number of clients served. This information will be combined with data from other partners to show the broader impact we're making together in the community.

Before attending the training, please make sure your organization has completed the CalFresh Data Sharing Agreement. If you're unsure whether this form has already been submitted or have any questions, feel free to contact the CalFresh team at calfresh@sdhunger.org.

CalFresh Data Sharing Agreement (Microsoft Word / Adobe PDF)

In-person trainings have been replaced with online trainings until further notice. For organizations interested in attending a CalFresh training, please email the CalFresh team at calfresh@sdhunger.org.

Free CalFresh 101 Training Dates

September

Part 1: Monday, September 8th 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Part 2: Monday, September 15th 1:00pm - 3:00pm

October

Part 1: Wednesday, October 15th 10:00am-12:00pm

Part 2: Wednesday, October 22nd 10:00am-12:00pm

November

Part 1: Thursday, November 13th 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Part 2: Thursday, November 20th 1:00pm - 3:00pm

San Diego Hunger Coalition provides resources and toolkits for our partners to make CalFresh enrollment as easy as possible.

CalFresh can be a complicated program to navigate. That’s why we value our partners who assist people in their communities in applying for benefits. Part of our service to our partners is providing resources and toolkits to ease the application process and help understand the various policies that govern the program.

If you have questions or cannot find the resource you need, please contact the CalFresh team at calfresh@sdhunger.org.

Immigrant and Mixed Status Households

The finalized new public charge regulation increases protections for immigrant families. It reiterates that all food assistance programs are not counted in a public charge test. Eligible immigrant families can use these programs without public charge concerns.

Community-Specific Support Services

SSI Recipients

As of 2019, SSI Recipients are now eligible for CalFresh benefits, which is a great supplemental resource to connect individuals with healthy foods. Learn more about applying for CalFresh benefits.

College Students

College student eligibility for the CalFresh program can be complicated and tricky to navigate. Learn more about College student eligibility rules and best practices.

Forms + Resources


If you’re looking for a specific form or website related to the CalFresh enrollment process and policies, the Hunger Coalition regularly updates this page with the latest information.