Food & basic needs
Campus food pantries, meal support, hygiene supplies, and other basic-needs programs.
School details coming soon
VALLEJO, CA · WITHIN ABOUT 25 MILESHelp close to
Help close to
Touro University California–Vallejo (TUCOM-CA).
Food, basic needs, safe housing, and public-benefit starting points near your campus.
SUPPORT ON CAMPUS
Campus resources.
This area is reserved for verified programs available directly through Touro University California–Vallejo (TUCOM-CA). School-specific contacts and eligibility details can be added as they are confirmed.
Emergency assistance
Emergency grants, short-term financial help, hardship funds, and confidential support.
School details coming soonStudent support services
Student affairs, counseling, wellness, academic support, and referrals to additional help.
Visit the school website ↗CURATED STARTING POINTS
Local help, without the hunt.
Distances are approximate from campus. Hours, eligibility, and capacity can change—call or check the provider’s site before traveling.
02Food & meals
Food & meals
Foodabout 3–8 mi from campus
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
Free produce, mobile groceries, and pantry distributions at multiple Vallejo sites.
⌖Multiple Vallejo locations
Good to know: Choose a live distribution and confirm its date before traveling.
Foodabout 4 mi from campus
Faith Food Fridays
Free boxes of fresh food and groceries distributed twice weekly to Vallejo-area neighbors.
⌖826 Solano Ave., Vallejo, CA 94590
Good to know: Arrive before number distribution closes and check the latest schedule online.
03Housing & safety
Housing & safety
Housingabout 17 mi from campus
SafeQuest Solano
Confidential crisis support, emergency shelter connections, and advocacy for domestic or sexual violence.
⌖1261 Travis Blvd., Suite 230, Fairfield, CA 94533
Good to know: Call the 24-hour confidential crisis line; the office is available by appointment only.
Housinglocal Vallejo service from campus
Vallejo Navigation Center
Shelter beds, case management, social and medical connections, and job-training support.
⌖Vallejo, CA
Good to know: Referral requires a Resource Connect Solano profile; call 211 or the listed number.
04Clothing & essentials
Clothing & essentials
Essentialsabout 4 mi from campus
First Baptist Church Community Meals
Free meals plus clothing, laundry, and shower facilities through its community program.
⌖2025 Sonoma Blvd., Vallejo, CA 94590
Good to know: Call to confirm current meal and service hours.
Essentialslocal Vallejo service from campus
DePaul Women's Center
Utility assistance, partial rent help when funded, food delivery, meals, and referrals for women and families.
⌖Vallejo, CA
Good to know: Call to confirm eligibility and whether financial assistance is currently funded.
CALIFORNIA BENEFITS GUIDEHow to apply for
How to apply for
California CalFresh (SNAP).
This is a practical overview, not an eligibility decision. Apply in the state where you currently live and let the agency review your full circumstances.
Apply through BenefitsCal ↗Or call 877-847-366301
Create or sign in to a BenefitsCal account and begin a CalFresh application for the county where you currently live.
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Describe your household, income, rent, utilities, and student status. Upload proof of identity, income, and eligible expenses when requested.
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Answer the county interview call—often within 1–2 weeks and sometimes from an unfamiliar number. You can reschedule through your county office.
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The county normally decides within 30 days. Ask about expedited service if your household has very little income or cash for food.
If approved
Your benefits are delivered on a California EBT card. Save notices and note your review or recertification date.
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IMPORTANT FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS
Being low-income alone may not satisfy the SNAP student rule.
Students enrolled at least half-time generally need a student exemption in addition to meeting the usual income and household rules. Common exemptions include working at least 20 hours a week, participating in federal or state work-study, having a qualifying disability, caring for a young child, or being under 18 or age 50 or older. The state agency—not this site—makes the decision.
PHONE & INTERNET
Stay connected for less.
Federal Lifeline benefit
Check eligibility ↗Qualifying households can receive a monthly discount on phone or internet service. SNAP or Medicaid participation may help establish eligibility.
One call for current local help
Find local 211 ↗Dial 211 for confidential, updated referrals for food, rent, utilities, clothing, health care, transportation, and shelter.
Listings were assembled from provider, city, county, state, and federal sources and reviewed in September 2026. Resources are ordered by approximate distance from campus, nearest first. Inclusion is informational, not an endorsement. If a listing has changed, use 211 for a current referral.