The holidays can be financially stressful for anyone, especially those who barely meet their basic needs. Fortunately, various programs in the Oakland area offer free Christmas assistance to low-income households. To help relieve some of your holiday stress, we have compiled a list of all the nonprofits and programs offering free holiday food and toy … Read more
The holidays can be a financially stressful time for anyone, but even more so this year due to inflation and the rising cost of food. While some are fortunate enough to fill their table with an indulgent dinner spread, many families in the Oakland area are struggling to make ends meet. In fact, a record … Read more
CalFresh is a benefits assistance program that helps limited-income individuals and families buy the food they need in order to stay healthy. If you live in the County of Alameda and need help with CalFresh, we can help. In this post, we will review everything you need to know about CalFresh Alameda – including CalFresh … Read more
If you currently live in Alameda County, California, and receive CalFresh benefits we have great news! Your CalFresh EBT Card or Golden State Advantage card can be used at select restaurants and fast food places if you meet the eligibility criteria. In this post, we will explain in detail how the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) … Read more