Storm Assistance for Immigrants (SAI) Program Provided by UFW Foundation

Updated 06/10/2024

As of May 31, 2024, the UFW Foundation's Storm Assistance for Immigrants Program has ended.

Applicants may contact the California Department of Social Services at 877-724-2023 should they have any further questions regarding the ended project. When calling ensure to include your full name, telephone number, and the best time to contact you.

Program Overview

As a result of the storms that impacted California’s communities from December 2022 through April 2023, the UFW Foundation was selected by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to provide direct assistance to immigrant families in the Kern, Tulare and Ventura Counties who were affected by the storms and who are unable to access federal assistance. Qualifying adults will receive a $1,500 and children (under 18-years-old) will receive $500, with a maximum of $4,500 per household. The funds are to help storm impacted individuals and households cover certain necessary costs including housing, food, and transportation costs. This program was a separate program not to be confused with the USDA’s Farm and Food Workers Relief (FFWR) Program, and those who already applied for FFWR were also able to apply for this assistance if they were eligible.