Basic Needs Resources

CalFresh is a federally funded program that provides monthly food benefits to individuals and families with low-income and provides economic benefits to communities. CalFresh benefits can help buy nutritious foods for a better diet. CalFresh benefits stretch food budgets, allowing individuals and families to afford nutritious food, including more fruit, vegetables and other healthy foods. The program issues monthly benefits on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. Food may be purchased at any grocery store or farmers market that accepts EBT cards.

Complete a CalFresh Application

Meet with a CalFresh Advocate

If you need help or information about apply for CalFresh, come by Tiger Link in CCS-2 or call 494.3789. Application assistance is also available from a Central California Food Bank advocate once a month on campus. Contact Tiger Link for times/dates.

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.

In collaboration with Central California Food Bank, we are excited to offer the Diaper Program to RC students, which will provide diapers to families with children of diaper-wearing ages.

Clyde’s Closet offers professional attire (including dress clothes for men and women) for students to use for interviews and career prep activities.

To learn about more about the Tiger Pantry & Clyde’s Closet, including the hours of operation, visit the RC Tiger Pantry is available to all students.

Here are some other resources that can help with food:

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

The Reedley College Health Services Office is available to help with many physical and mental health related questions you may have. Reedley College Psychological Services also maintains crisis services through ProtoCall Services, Inc. These services are accessible by calling 559-494-3028 and selecting the option for ProtoCall. These services are available 24/7, including after hours, weekends, and holidays.

Psychological Services is now offering both in-person and online individual therapy (via Zoom) to current SCCCD students during office hours.

We also maintain crisis services through ProtoCall Services, Inc. These services are accessible by calling our main number 559-494-3028 and selecting the option for ProtoCall. These services are available 24/7, including after hours, weekends, and holidays.

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

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

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

More Resources

• Fresno County Housing Assistance
• Madera County Housing Assistance

Reedley College has a Children’s Program and Lab school on 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. We are open during the fall and spring semesters. We are closed for most holidays.

We offer childcare services for students, faculty, staff, and community members as space allows.

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:

• Contact the Central Valley Child Services Network
•  CSN (Fresno County)
• 4 Kids Care (Tulare County)

• 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.  Please visit California's Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program at My Low Cost Auto or call 1-866-602-8861 to see if you qualify.

2-1-1 is an Information and Referral Helpline that gets people connected with resources, services and opportunities. Call 211 to speak with a live, highly trained service professional in your area. 

• 2-1-1 Tulare County
• 2-1-1 Fresno County

MAP Multi-Agency Access Program:
MAP is a free service offered to all people living in Fresno County.  It provides a single point of entry to help identify the needs of each individual or family, facilitates access to services, and links individuals to services relating to social and health services, public benefits, housing, and other immediate necessities to allow individuals and families to live more fulfilling lives.

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.  Please visit California's Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program at www.mylowcostauto.com or call 1-866-602-8861 to see if you qualify.

Assistance with PG&E Bills

Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC) provides financial assistance to help offset an eligible Fresno County household’s home energy costs.

Fresno County residents experience triple-digit heat in the summer to freezing temperatures in the winter and are forced to use their air conditioning and heating system in order to maintain a comfortable and safe temperature in their home. This can lead to costly and unaffordable heating and cooling bills.

The Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) provides assistance to eligible households that are in a crisis situation. Examples include a household that has received a 24- to 48-hour disconnect notice or service termination by its utility company or a household facing an energy-related crisis of life-threatening emergency in the applicant’s household, including a combustible appliance.

Another service offered as a component to other LIHEAP services includes energy budget counseling, education on basic energy efficiency practices and instruction on the proper use and maintenance of installed weatherization measures.

Visit  https://fresnoeoc.org/liheap/  to get the application or call (559) 263-1320 for an appointment.

If you or someone you know needs help to get safe or stay safe from an abusive relationship, contact information the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) which is a 24/7/635 hotline and confidential chat feature.

Love is respect offers 24/7/365 information, support, and advocacy to young people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships. They also provide support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, and other service providers through the same free and confidential services via phone, text, and live chat. Text: LOVEIS to 22522 or call 1.866.331.9474 for more information.

Other Local Resources:

• Marjaree Mason Center: 24-hour Crisis Hotline (559) 233-4357
• Tulare County 211 Domestic Violence Hotline: Dial 2-1-1
• Tulare County Family Crisis Center: 24 Hour Confidential Hotline 559-784-0192