Fresh Success Program
Earn CalFresh Benefits as a Full-Time Student Through Basic Needs Fresh Success Program
At the Basic Needs Center, we are dedicated to helping students access vital resources that support their success. Through programs like Fresh Success, we connect students to benefits such as CalFresh, allowing them to focus on their education without the added stress of meeting work requirements. Our goal is to ensure every student has the support they need to thrive academically and meet their basic needs.
At the Basic Needs Center, we are dedicated to helping students access vital resources that support their success. Through programs like Fresh Success, we connect students to benefits such as CalFresh, allowing them to focus on their education without the added stress of meeting work requirements. Our goal is to ensure every student has the support they need to thrive academically and meet their basic needs. Fresh Success Program
Fresh Success is a California State program designed to support students receiving CalFresh benefits. Through this program, eligible full-time students can meet the CalFresh work requirements by counting their full-time units instead of the 20-hour work week requirement.
How to Apply
To apply for the Fresh Success program all students must complete the Release of Information Form below; after completing the form students can then send it to basicneeds@avc.edu (email to be updated if Fresh Success email is approved). By submitting this document our team members will be able to review the student's eligibility and will reach out in order to make a Fresh Success appointment.
We encourage all eligible AVC students to apply for CalFresh and take advantage of this valuable resource. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact the Basic Needs Center at:
- Phone: 661.722.6685
- Email: basicneeds@avc.edu
Let us help you meet your basic needs so you can focus on what matters most—your education.