Description: The CalFresh Program, formerly known as Food Stamps and federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), can add to your food budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table. For eligibility information, or to apply, visit a bureau location or go online. Supplemental Security Income (SSI/SSP) recipients may be eligible to receive CalFresh benefits effective 6/1/2019.CalFresh issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods in many markets, farmers' markets, and food stores. To report a lost EBT card, theft, or scams, call 877-328-9677, or contact your county social services agency.California has been experiencing an increase in occurrences of Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) theft. To educate EBT cardholders and mitigate this activity, the California Department of Social Services is providing security tips for those who use EBT cards to receive food and cash assistance in the following linked videos on the CDSS website: Watch Out for EBT Scams! Tenga Cuidado Con Las Estafas De Las Tarjetas EBT!!!For online access to EBT card balance information visit the California Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Client Website. Click credit card and then log-in.List of California EBT Surcharge-Free ATMs.Address Change Reporting Procedure: As of April 1, 2023, when a CalFresh customer reports an address change to the county, the county will encourage them to submit updated shelter costs. If updated shelter costs are reported, the county will act upon the new information. If costs are not reported, no changes will be made and the county will follow up at the next SAR or recertification, whichever comes first.
Hours: Service Center (Telephone): Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm;Office (Walk-in); Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm;Online: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Eligibility: Low-income individuals and families who meet federal income eligibility rules. Citizens and legal residents are eligible to apply.Gross Monthly Income must be less than (valid 10/1/23 - 9/30/24):1 person: $2,430 (maximum allotment $291)2 people: $3,288 (maximum allotment $535)3 people: $4,144 (maximum allotment $766)4 people: $5,000 (maximum allotment $973)5 people: $5,858 (maximum allotment $1,155)6 people: $6,714 (maximum allotment $1,386)7 people: $7,570 (maximum allotment $1,532)8 people: $8,428 (maximum allotment $1,751)Each additional member: $858 (add $219 per person for maximum allotment)You may qualify for "Expedited Service" if the cost of your housing and utilities is more than this month's income combined with the number of your liquid resources such as cash and savings accounts. Or you may qualify if your cash, savings, stocks, etc. are worth no more than $100 and this month's income is less than $150. Or you may qualify if you are a migrant or seasonal farmworker and have $100 or less in cash.
Requirements: Proof of ID such as a birth certificate, driver's license or paycheck, Social Security numbers, proof of immigration status, proof of residence, pay stubs or tax returns, other income information, resource information such as bank statements & mortgage statements, Housing and utility bills, and child care receipts. Household members aged 60 and older or who are permanently disabled need to show proof of medical bills. For a full list of documents see the Mybenefitscalwin.org website.
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