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ERIC Number: ED671209
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Feb
Pages: 7
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
Available Date: 0000-00-00
How Much Do College Students Get from CalFresh Each Month? Policy Brief
Alan Perez; Sam Ayers; Jennifer Hogg; Johanna Lacoe; Jesse Rothstein
California Policy Lab
College students are more likely to be food insecure than the general population. CalFresh (SNAP) food benefits can reduce hunger by helping low-income students pay for their food. This is particularly relevant as the rising cost of food is putting extra strain on students' budgets. Unfortunately, the administrative hurdles and time required to apply for CalFresh can be a deterrent, particularly if it is unclear to students how much support they could receive each month. This policy brief examines how much college students receive from the CalFresh food benefits and these findings show that CalFresh can make a meaningful difference in student's monthly food budgets and their food security. Entities conducting student outreach, including campus basic needs offices, may consider incorporating these figures into information campaigns to ensure college students are equipped with accurate information showing the role that CalFresh could play in supporting their monthly food budget.
California Policy Lab. 2521 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94720. e-mail: info@capolicylab.org; Web site: https://capolicylab.org/
Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED); Spencer Foundation
Authoring Institution: California Policy Lab (CPL); Community College Research Center (CCRC), Accelerating Recovery in Community Colleges (ARCC) Network
Identifiers - Location: California
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R305A220451
Department of Education Funded: Yes
Author Affiliations: N/A