Are you in need of money for groceries? CalFresh provides a monthly benefit to help with grocery expenses. It's a federal program for individuals and families with low income, offering economic benefits to communities. Benefits are issued on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card and can be used at grocery stores (Walmart, SaveMart, etc.) and other retailers that accept EBT cards.

Complete a CalFresh Application

Need Assistance

If you need help or information about applying for CalFresh, come by Tiger Link in STC 104 or call 559-494-3740.

Students who are currently enrolled at Reedley College are eligible to visit the Tiger Pantry, which offers non-perishable food items, personal hygiene products, fresh produce, and vegetables.

The Diaper Program at the Tiger Pantry also provide diapers to families with children of diaper-wearing ages.

Clyde’s Closet has 2 locations. The Career Employment Center location (FNR 1) offers professional attire for students to use for interviews and career prep activities. The Basic Needs Center (STC 104) offers casual clothes.

To learn about more about the Tiger Pantry, including the hours of operation, visit the RC Tiger Pantry.

Here are some other resources that can help with food:

• Central California Food Bank Distribution Calendar
• Fresno County Food Distribution Map

• CalFresh. Receive money for groceries each month from Cal Fresh, a federally funded benefit program.
• California Earned Income Tax Credit Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) are tax credits for working people who have earned a low to moderate income. 
• Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC) The Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC) provides up to $1,083 per eligible tax return. California families qualify with earned income of $30,000 or less. 
• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5.

The Reedley College Health Services Office is available to help with many physical and mental health-related questions you may have. Health services are accessible by calling 559-494-3028

Mental health matters and we are here to help! As an enrolled student you have free options for mental health support both in person and via teletherapy (virtual/online/phone). If you are struggling with a serious issue or experiencing a mental health crisis, please call our Tiger Crisis Line at 833-646-1526 or call/text 988.

• Reedley College Mental Health Resources
• Fresno County Behavioral Health
• Tulare County Mental Health Clinical Services

Reedley College has a Children’s Program and Lab school   which offers childcare services for students, faculty, staff, and community members as space allows.campus. It provides services from 7:50 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Center follows the State Center Community College District’s Classified Calendar, is open during the fall and spring semesters, and closed for most holidays.

There are three classrooms:

1. Infants ages 6 weeks to 17 months
2. Toddlers ages 18 months 30 months
3. Preschool- ages 2 ½ - 5

Waitlist Applications are available at the Lab School or you can download an application (Waitlist Application). Funds to assist students who are parents in need cover the costs of childcare services may be available. Contact Rubisela Sanchez, Lab School Coordinator, at Rubisela.sanchez@reedleycollege.edu  for information about enrollment and programs available for children during the fall and spring semesters.

Here are some resources for information about off campus childcare services, including childcare, afterschool, and youth programs:

•  Children's Services Network (Fresno County)
• 4 Kids Care (Tulare County)

The Homelessness Liaison can help Reedley College students get connected to a support program on campus and provide information about the Reedley College dorms. The liaison will also help you get connected to Fresno County Resources to find local homeless shelters.

Contact Us

Email: Aaren.Cobb@reedleycollege.edu 
Phone: 559.494.3589 
Text: 559.419.0256

Other Housing Resources

• Fresno County Housing Assistance
• Madera County Housing Assistance
• Tulare County Housing Assistance

Showering Facilities for Students

• Reedley College provides showering facilities for homeless students. Shower facilities are located in the Physical Education Building and are open to currently enrolled students Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.
• Students in need of hygiene products such as body wash, soap, shampoo, and conditioner can visit the Tiger Food Pantry (Located in Student Center) and access these products free of charge.

• If you need help with a computer, Internet access, or other accessories, reach out to the RC Technology Department.
• Comcast is providing low cost Internet service through their Internet Essentials Program.

The Upward Mobility Pathways program provides assistance in connecting to resources. For more information, use Starfish to make an appointment to speak with the Upward Mobility Pathways (UMP) Counselor Nancy Rodriguez.

Fresno County Rural Transit Agency

Free Bus Shuttle Passes for current Reedley College students from Dinuba, Sanger, and Kingsburg (on a first, first served basis) in the Business Services Office in the Student Services Building. Stop by or call 494.3042 for more information.  

California Low Income Auto Insurance
California’s Low Cost Auto (CLCA) Insurance program helps good drivers that are income eligible afford auto insurance that meets the state’s financial responsibility laws.  If you have a valid driver’s license and drive a vehicle, the law requires that you have auto insurance. Visit My Low Cost Auto or call 1-866-602-8861 to see if you qualify.