Due to the ongoing Federal government shutdown, it is anticipated that CalFresh benefits for the month of November may be delayed in being deposited onto your EBT card. We understand this may be causing financial hardship, especially for students who rely on CalFresh for food and basic needs. If you are currently impacted, you may be eligible to apply for emergency assistance.
Food Services and Resources
A variety of food services and resources are made available to students to assist those facing food insecurity while attending FRC. The services listed below provide free or low cost meals throughout each semester, and students are encouraged to access resources in the community as needed.
CalFresh is a Federal Assistance program for people whose funds for food are limited or non-existent. If approved, you will be issued a debit card that can be used like a regular bank card at grocery stores and other participating locations. You may purchase anything with a nutritional label on it, excluding hot or prepared foods.
The Basic Needs Program staff are located in the Student Wellness and Success Center are available to assist students through the application process. Please schedule a time to meet with our Basic Needs Coordinator.
Exemptions for Students (must meet at least ONE)
- Working and getting paid for at least 20 hours per week or a total of 80 hours a month on average
- Approved (or awarded or accepted) for federal or state work study, anticipates working, and have not refused a work assignment (can still be eligible even if a work study job has not begun or is not currently available)
- Receiving Cal Grant A or B
- Exerting parental control over a dependent household member under the age of 6 OR between the age of 6 and 12 with no adequate childcare (as determined by the county on a case-by-case basis) OR are a single parent of a dependent household member under the age of 12
- Participating in the CalFresh Employment and Training Program (CFET) or Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS), or be a recipient of CalWORKs or Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)
- NEW - Enrolled in a Local Programs that Increase Employability (LPIE) - Most CTE programs qualify.
How To Apply:
- Must have a Mailing Address to apply
- The FRC Dorms do NOT receive mail.
- Must have a P.O Box, available at the Campus Bookstore OR local U.S. Post Office
- When adding to your application must follow the format below
- EXAMPLE: 1234 PO Box Station A
- When adding to your application must follow the format below
- Must have a P.O Box, available at the Campus Bookstore OR local U.S. Post Office
How to Obtain Verification Documents:
- Print a copy of your Financial Aid Award Letter
- Login to MyFRC — click on “financial aid,” then “college financing plan", select the current term and print the webpage, OR take screenshots.
- Print a copy of your Student Schedule
- Login to MyFRC — click on “student profile,” then “student schedule,”, select the current term, then select the "print" icon.
- Get a copy of your Lease Agreement
- If you live in the dorms, request a copy from the dorm office.
- If not a dorm resident, ask your landlord or property manager for a copy.
If Applicable to Your Application:
- LPIE Verification Letter
- Contact the Student Wellness and Success Center and speak with a staff member to receive your LPIE Verification Letter.
- If you are eligible you may have received an email with your LPIE Verification Letter.
- Work Study Letter
- Go to the Student Employment page. Follow the links to view student job opportunities and apply for the job you would like to have.
- You may need to create an account. Your username and password DO NOT default to your MyFRC credentials.
- After applying you will receive two emails from HR@frc.edu , confirming your recent application submission.
- Print or Screenshot the email titled, "Student Eligibility Letter" and upload this document to your CalFresh application as your "Work Study Letter".
- If you do not receive the emails immediately, check your spam/junk folder.
- Print or Screenshot the email titled, "Student Eligibility Letter" and upload this document to your CalFresh application as your "Work Study Letter".
- If students have already applied for a job in the last semester please contact the Student Wellness and Success Center staff for assistance with getting a "Work Study Letter".
- Go to the Student Employment page. Follow the links to view student job opportunities and apply for the job you would like to have.
Other Documents/Information Needed
- Driver’s License and/or FRC Student ID
- Prior CalFresh? Ask your parents if you are on any food assistance through them in California or any other state you reside in.
Complete Phone Interview
- Phone Interview with a caseworker from Plumas County Social Services is your final step for your CalFresh application.
- Phone Interview will take up to 30 minutes to complete.
- Make sure to not miss this call, as you will need to reschedule if you fail to complete the interview.
- Phone Interview will take up to 30 minutes to complete.
Receiving your EBT Card
- You will receive your EBT card by mail following the completion of your phone interview.
- Please contact Plumas County Social Services with questions concerning timelines.
You will receive a SAR-7 in the mail one month before the 6 month marker of receiving benefits. Please bring this document into the Student Wellness and Success Center for assistance with completing and turning in this document. If the SAR-7 is NOT submitted by the date given by the county, you may have to re-apply for benefits. Make an appointment with our staff for assistance:
New online menus and daily specials can be found on The Perch website.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
Fridays: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Stocked with non-perishable food items and hygienic supplies, any hungry student currently enrolled at FRC is welcome. Students may recieve a bag of groceries up to twice a month. Bring a bag or backpack to carry your items.
The pantry is located in the Student Lounge.
Hours: 9:00 - 12:00 PM; Monday - Thursday;
Contact Bama for Appointments at wmckenzie@frc.edu or 283-0202 ext 277.
If the pantry is closed, contact Stacey Svilich at ssvilich@frc.edu or call 283-0202, ext 244, to arrange for a bag of food.
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Student Life Events
- Many workshops offer free meal vouchers or food at the event!
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Meal Kit - Grab Bags
- The Basic Needs Center provides “Grab Bags” with meal kits throughout the semester.
The Basic Needs Center is able to assist with groceries for students experiencing food insecurity. Please fill out the Request Form below and follow the instructions to qualify for free groceries to be picked up upon request in the Student Wellness and Success Center.
FoodFinder’s website and app act as food pantry locators that show you when and where to get free food assistance in your area. The interactive map on our home page is a map of food pantries nearby – every red pin you see is a food assistance program nearby. Tap on one to see when they give away food!
FRC students are invited to attend a free dinner once a week sponsored by the Quincy Methodist Church. The dinner is open to all Quincy community members.
Time: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Quincy Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 282 Jackson St.
- Provides monthly vouchers for C.A.N. food bank programs
- Laundry and shower facilities available at no charge
- Free coasts, hats, and gloves available October - March
- Assistance with Cal-Fresh Application
Location: 594 w. Main Street, Quincy
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am- 4:00 pm
Phone: 530-283-5515
Location: 176 Lawrence St. Quincy, Ca 95971
Phone: (530) 283-0262
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday : 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Lost Sierra Food Project seeks to address the root cause of food insecurity and environmental degradation from agriculture, while empowering our community to create lasting solutions. Students who receive CalFresh EBT are elgible for multiple different tiers to participate in the Affordable Produce Program.
- Basic Needs Program at FRC has also purchased “Farm Bucks” for FRC students that can be used at the weekly farm stand, honor system farm fridge, and for purchasing flowers, ALL berries, and pumpkins. Stop by the Student Wellness and Success Center and speak with a staff member about receiving Farm Bucks for the 2024 season.
Location: 165 Ridge St. Portola, Ca 96122
Phone: (530) 240-0697 24/7 Crisis Line: 1(833) 723-2968
Hours: Monday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm AND 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: 327 Main St., Chester, CA 90620
Phone: (530) 283-6307
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 386 Main St., Chester, CA 90620
Phone: (408) 422-7080
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
- Limit 24x per year
- Must have proof of residence in Chester
Location: 386 Main Street, Chester 92060
Phone: (510) 708-9237
Hours: 2nd and 4th Saturday 10:00 am -12:00 pm
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