The Politics of Hunger | We’ve Got a Plan to Help

Locally, SLO County Democrats are doing what we can to help. Below is a current list of known food-drive efforts underway in our community.

San Luis Obispo

Non-perishables can be dropped off at the SLOCDP headquarters during open hours and will be donated to the Mujeres de Accion. Specific items requested: maseca, rice, dried beans, diapers, dry chiles, kids toys, toilet paper and other hygiene products. Please drop items at SLOCDP Headquarters 75 Higuera St., Suite 110, San Luis Obispo. We’re open Monday – Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Paso Robles

The Paso Robles Democratic Club is collecting donations every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Downtown City Park along Spring Street. Shelf-stable items and monetary contributions will be accepted. Proceeds go to the SLO County Food Bank.

Cuesta College (San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles)

The Cuesta College Democratic Club is promoting the Cougar Food Pantry to fellow students whose CalFresh benefits are being suspended. Their message: “Come by and take what you need.” At the San Luis Obispo campus, please visit room room 5104A. At the Paso Robles campus, room N1005.

Helpful tips from Assemblymember Dawn Addis 

• You can still use your EBT card as usual to access any remaining October benefits.

• If your November CalFresh benefits are delayed, you do not need to reapply. Benefits will be issued automatically once federal funding resumes.

• If you're due to renew or submit your SAR 7 in November, please continue to turn in your forms as normal, even though there may be processing delays.

• New applicants can still apply for CalFresh online, by phone at 1-877-847-3663 or in person at a SLO County social services office, which remains open.

• Click here for a list of food assistance programs throughout SLO County.