Purpose
Formerly called food stamps, CalFresh provides eligible households with an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card that works just like a debit card and can be used at most grocery stores and farmers markets to ensure access to healthy foods. CalFresh is a nutrition supplement and is not intended to meet a family’s entire food need.
Eligibility
Individual adults and families may qualify for nutrition assistance based on a number of factors including income and family size.
New Features
- SSI recipients are eligible to apply for CalFresh as of June 1, 2019
- Applications and interviews can be completed over the phone
- EBT cards make benefits easier than ever to access
- Property ownership no longer affects your ability to receive CalFresh.
Click on GetCalFresh.org to apply.