Student/Parent Resources
**For Students Impacted by CalFresh Disruption due to Government Shutdown**
Coa Basic Needs has put together a list of local community resources that could be helpful with expanding your access to food and meals during the disruption in your benefits. View or download that document HERE.
Additionally, Basic Needs Centers on ALL Peralta Campuses are working to prioritize food support for the students impacted by the disruption to CalFresh Benefits. Students can apply for temporary financial assistance for food benefits by submitting an application HERE
On-Campus Resources
College of Alameda Diaper Bank – Students currently enrolled at CoA can request a supply of diapers in a variety of sizes (with wipes) on a monthly basis by submitting the request form HERE.
- Strict Limits of 2 Packs of Diapers and 2 Packs of Wipes – per child / per household / per month
- Students must have valid Student ID card with Current Term Sticker
- Diapers are only available while supplies last and will be distributed on first-come, first-served basis. Diaper availability is not guaranteed.
- Students must submit request in-advance – We will contact student by email when diapers are ready for pick-up
- Diaper Pick-ups will primarily be held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, with more days added if staffing permits.
College of Alameda EOPS/CARE – CARE is available to EOPS students who are single parents receiving public assistance. CARE offers additional support services so students can transition from welfare dependency by securing the education, training, and marketable skills needed for self-sufficiency and upward social mobility. For more information and to apply for EOPS/CARE, go HERE
College of Alameda CalWORKS – CalWORKs at the College of Alameda can help students receiving public assistance, TANF get access to vital services such as work-study, job placement, childcare, curriculum development, skills training, and more. For more information and to apply for CalWORKS, go HERE
Lactation Pod – Second Floor of F-Building/Student Center – for access, contact Natalie Rodriguez at nrodrguez@peralta.edu
Off-Campus Community Resources:
First 5 California – California’s Parenting Website: https://www.first5california.com/
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) – the California WIC program helps families across the state by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, and referrals to health care and other community services. More information HERE
Alameda County Community Food Bank – Get referrals for groceries or hot meals now: Call the helpline at 510-635-3663, or visit https://foodnow.net/
Dial 2-1-1 or visit: http://211alamedacounty.org/ for help with Health, Housing, and Human Services in Alameda County.
CalFresh – Apply for food stamps in 10 minutes: https://www.getcalfresh.org/
California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) – up to $3,417 for tax year 2022 as a working family or individual earning up to $30,000 per year. Check if you qualify HERE
Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC) – provides a credit up $1,083 per tax return for Californians who qualify for CalEITC and have a child under 6 years old. See overview HERE
our contacts
Natalie Rodriguez
Director of Student Activities and Campus Life
E: nrodriguez@peralta.edu
P: (510) 748-2327
L: Building F, Room 217