Disaster Services for Immigrants
Date: 10/30/2017
Author: Belinda Soto
We are reaching out to advise you about two important developments and resources for immigrants impacted by the wildfires.
1. Guide to Disaster Assistance Services for Immigrant Californians
California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has published a guide to disaster relief services for immigrants. You can find the guide at http://www.cdss.ca.gov/Media-Center/October-2017-Wildfires
2. Disaster CalFresh (Disaster SNAP) for Wildfire Survivors: Enrollment only available from Wednesday, October 25 – Wednesday November 1
Disaster CalFresh (D-CalFresh) is a one-time, one-month food assistance benefit for households impacted by the wildfires in Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Sonoma and Yuba Counties. To be eligible, individuals must:
- Have been residing or working in the disaster area at the time of the disaster;
- Purchased or plan to purchase food during the benefit period;
- Have experienced an adverse effect due to the disaster.
Please note that social security numbers are not required to apply.
Additional eligibility information can be found at http://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/County%20Letter/ACWDL-CalFresh%20Wildfires10-2317.pdf?ver=2017-10-23-112149-790
Attached please find flyers with additional information about where and how individuals can apply for D-CalFresh along with the application and policy guidance.
Please distribute this information widely.
Questions should be referred to the California Department of Social Services.
