When a poor person dies of hunger
It has not happened because God did not take care of him or her.
It has happened
Because neither you nor I wanted to give that person what he or she needed.
Mother Teresa
The Knights of Columbus regularly assist in reducing the impact of hunger in Lompoc.
Due to a poor economy, high unemployment, and the inflated cost of living in California, many families have to make tough decisions between paying the rent or buying food. In California, there are over 5 million persons who silently suffer from hunger. Unfortunately one-third of these individuals are children! Hunger is no longer a third world condition and should not be tolerated in our communities. As members of the Knights of Columbus, we have the perfect means through our Council and parish to respond to the demand for food in Lompoc. We are requesting all brothers to bring a can of food to every business meeting or social event you attend. You can also start a program like this at work and bring the canned food you collect to Knights of Columbus and we will donate those canned items to Catholic Charities. Let's show Lompoc that we care about our citizens and show them the power of Council 3570. |
CalFresh
Better Food for Better Living
Contact Amy Lopez, Santa Barbara Foodbank 805.967.5741 Ext. 115 for more information
The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), can add to your food budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table. The program issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores.
The CalFresh Program helps to improve the health and well-being of qualified households and individuals by providing them a means to meet their nutritional needs.
I am an Immigrant, can my children and I apply for CalFresh? Yes! All children born in the US can get CalFresh if they qualify, no matter where their parents were born. Parents may qualify if they have a valid social security number and meet certain other guidelines. Parents who do not qualify themselves shoudl apply for their children born in the US.
Immigration: If you get CalFresh it will not count against you when you apply to become a citizen or legal permanent resident of the US.
The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), can add to your food budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table. The program issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores.
The CalFresh Program helps to improve the health and well-being of qualified households and individuals by providing them a means to meet their nutritional needs.
I am an Immigrant, can my children and I apply for CalFresh? Yes! All children born in the US can get CalFresh if they qualify, no matter where their parents were born. Parents may qualify if they have a valid social security number and meet certain other guidelines. Parents who do not qualify themselves shoudl apply for their children born in the US.
Immigration: If you get CalFresh it will not count against you when you apply to become a citizen or legal permanent resident of the US.