It's a new year, a good time to reaffirm my belief in a simple life and rekindle my efforts to be a conscious consumer. I found good advices and resources in The Frugal Issue of Consumer-Action.  The article of “Reap rewards of frugality in 6 steps”offers clear action items to follow, from finding a sense of freedom to keeping good company.

If you would like to have a more comprehensive list of resources for yourself or others in hard times, there is a Financial Empowerment Resource Sheet that covers topics like Internet, credits, food, health care, taxes and more. This Sheet "details government programs that you might qualify for to boost your family income and help make ends meet."

Second Harvest Food Bank staff is present at Tully Branch Library three times per month to assist low-income individuals/someone who has a social security number and is not receiving SSI in filling out a CalFresh (Food Stamps) application and submitting it to Social Services Agency.  If you qualify, you can receive monthly benefits up to $367 for a family of 2, and $952 for a family of 6.

CalFresh's schedule at Tully Branch Library: 

1st Wednesday:  1-5 p.m.

3rd Wednesday:  3-7 p.m.

3rd Monday:  10-12 noon

CalFresh (Food Stamps):  need food?  Please call:  1-800-984-3663, Monday-Friday (8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Search our Events Calendar to find CalFresh's schedule at other branch libraries

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Social Workers in the Library, is a partnership between the San José Public Library, San José State University's School of Social Work,  the National Association Of Social Workers - California Chapter, and the  SJSU School of Library and Information Services.