CalFresh
CalFresh, also known as SNAP/EBT, is a long-term food assistance program for people with low-income who meet federal income eligibility rules and want to add to their budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table.
CalFresh funds are loaded onto an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card each month and can be used to purchase groceries at most grocery stores, convenience stores, farmers' markets, Amazon.com, Walmart, and Instacart.
How to Apply
Apply with our CalFresh Outreach team. We can help you complete the application faster!
Or, apply directly via the BenefitsCal website to apply on your own.
What Happens After You Apply
The 30-day application period begins once the application is recieved by the county. During this 30-day period, you will need to do the following:
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- Look out for a call or mail from the county office with the date and time of your interview. (Let the NVC CalFresh Outreach Team know if you have not heard from the county within the first 7 days.)
- Provide you verification documents to the county. This can be done directly through your BenefitsCal portal. Examples of verification documentation include: Copy of ID, Proof of address, Utility Bill, Pay stubs, Financial aid award letter and schedule.
A Semiannual Report (called a SAR 7 Eligibility Report) is required 6 months after your initial application is approved. You will need to provide the county eligibility information to recertify your eligibility. At this time, you will need to:
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- Look out for updates from the County letting you know when your Recertification Application is due and the time/date of your interview.
Other Calfresh Resources
SUN Bucks are summer groceries for kids! SUN Bucks provides $120 in grocery benefits per eligible school-age child when school is out for summer. Children can receive SUN Bucks on top of other benefits like SNAP and WIC.