SJSU Cares

POV: your plans include getting groceries at no cost, stopping by for free meals, using your EBT benefits at Village Market, and making college life a little less stressful 💙✨

From the Spartan Food Pantry to CalFresh support, emergency grants, wellness resources, and more ! SJSU Cares is here to support students every step of the way.

We took it to 7th Street with one question:
How has SJSU Cares helped you during your time at SJSU?🎤

Your answers remind us why we do what we do, supporting Spartans every step of the way 💙

…that’s the way we care 💙😉
From temporary housing to crisis grants, plus well-being coaching and rapid rehousing
SJSU Cares is here to help you through it all

SJSU cares, hallelujah🙏

We’ve got everything from:
🍎 No-cost groceries at the Spartan Food Pantry
🏠 Housing + emergency support
💸 Financial assistance + grants
📋 CalFresh/EBT application help
🤝 1-on-1 case management
👶 Support for parenting students

Whatever you’re going through, hallelujah, you don’t have to do it alone.

Tap the link in bio to submit a Request for Assistance 🔗

BIG NEWS, Spartans 🎉
Starting June 1, 2026, MORE students can qualify for CalFresh 🍎✨
If you’re enrolled in an Associate or Bachelor’s degree program at a CA Community College, CSU, or UC you may now meet the LPIE exemption… no matter your major 🙌
That means more access to food support for YOU 💚
Mark your calendar + spread the word 🗓️
June 1, 2026!

Come shop with me at the Downtown San José Farmers Market using your EBT/CalFresh benefits! 🙌 Simply stop by the info booth and exchange your EBT for farmers market cash to shop at participating vendors.

Stretch your benefits on fresh fruits, veggies, and local goods, all while supporting local vendors🛍️

Come shop and save with us at Arteaga’s using EBT 🛒✨

If you’re using CalFresh Food Benefits, take advantage of the California Fruit & Vegetable EBT Pilot Project 🍎🥦

Here’s how it works:
When you use your EBT card to buy fresh fruits and vegetables, you can earn back the money you just spent✅

It’s an easy way to keep your grocery budget strong while choosing fresh, healthy foods 💚