In need of food?

We can help.

The LGBTQ Center Long Beach offers help with your CalFresh benefit applications!

Applying for help with CalFresh can be a daunting task.

That’s why we are working to help people just like you to get the assistance you need so that there’s food on the table.

We get it.

Sign up today to get started — we have team members waiting to assist you!

CalFresh is a state program that awards you up to $281 a month for groceries.

Think of it as a free debit card for groceries.

You will be helped by staff here at the Center who have been trained on intake procedures.

That means you don’t have to worry about being misgendered or treated differently because you’re queer or gender non-conforming. Plus, confidentiality is key.

We can help with:

  • Application Assistance

  • Required Verifications

  • Recertification