About Catholic Charities Diocese of Fresno

Last-Modified: 2023-12-07 01:58:50

Catholic Charities Diocese of Fresno is a Community Benefit Organization serving the needs of those in need. With sites in Fresno, Merced and Bakersfield, social services provided by Catholic Charities consist of multiple components that assist individuals primarily in crisis situations and in times of difficult transitions.

We are the first responders in helping our neighbors with food, clothing, basic necessities and emergency assistance regardless of age, race or beliefs.

Eligibility

We are the first responders to those in crisis. Eligibility determination is intended to clear the path for our clients to receive food, clothing and other assistance. To determine eligibility, we reference the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), which is a measure of income issued every year by the Department of Health and Human Services, and ask that you provide us with a copy of the following documents. Documents provided must be dated within the last 30 days every time you visit us for service and include:

1. Proof of Identification for all adults over 18 in the home:

State Issued ID

Drivers License

Immigration Card

UFW ID

State CDC Parole Card

Receipt from DMV-ID or Drivers License

Prison or Jail Release Paperwork

Referral Letter from Social Service Agencies: Verifying the identity of the person being referred

Undocumented Workers Check Cashing Identification Card

For Children under 18 in the home

Birth Certificate

Medi-Cal Card (BIC)

WIZ print outs family verification not proof of income

2. Proof of Address

PG&E Bill

SSI Letter

Notice of Action

Lease/Rental Agreement

Utility Bill

Bank Statement

Referral Letter from Social Service Agencies: Letter must provide verification of the persons address

3. Proof of Income

Most Recent Check Stub

SSI Letter

Bank Statement

Notice of Action

Unemployment Print Out

Disability Award Notice

TANF Notice

Referral Letter form Social Service Agencies: Letter must state income verification