{"id":1435,"date":"2021-06-05T17:29:06","date_gmt":"2021-06-05T17:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/findfoodbank.flywheelsites.com\/?page_id=1435"},"modified":"2025-10-17T16:10:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T23:10:12","slug":"calfresh","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/programs-services\/calfresh\/","title":{"rendered":"CalFresh Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-28faf69b alignfull\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3f0dd009\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-13c3365b\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d5f1138a\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d5f1138a\">\n<nav style=\"color: #324452;\" class=\"has-text-color  is-vertical wp-block-navigation is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Programs &amp; Services\"><ul style=\"color: #324452;\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__container has-text-color  is-vertical wp-block-navigation\"><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/programs-services\/community-agencies-mobile-markets\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Agencies &#038; Mobile Markets<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/csfp\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Senior Feeding Program<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/outreach-services\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Outreach Services<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/programs-services\/childrens-school-based-programs\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Children &amp; School-Based Programs<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/programs-services\/childrens-school-based-programs\/summer\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Kids Summer Market<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/opportunity-bank-activity-fee-scholarship\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Opportunity Bank <\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/fyac\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">FYAC<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/disaster-relief\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Disaster Relief<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/foodrescue\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Food Rescue <\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/programs-services\/nutrition\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Nutrition<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/programs-services\/calfresh\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Calfresh Benefits<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/programs-services\/community-health-workers\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Community Health Workers<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6db025f2\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6db025f2\">\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-67292e09 gb-headline-text\">Resources for Calfresh Recipients<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The CalFresh Program \u2014 formerly known as Food Stamps and also known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) \u2014 provides resources for people and families in need so they can shop for groceries using an EBT card (like a debit card). CalFresh is designed to help families buy a greater amount of healthy, nutritious food each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-35faa042 gb-headline-text\"><\/h5>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5e1cfe42 alignfull\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-63852908\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6a89a3a5\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6a89a3a5\">\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-550c19b3 gb-headline-text\">Contact Us For An Appointment<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply to receive up to $291 a month per household member on an EBT card. Call <a href=\"tel:7607753663\"><strong>760-775-3663<\/strong><\/a> or make an appointment online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-a8df641f\" href=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/benefits-referral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">CONTACT US<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>FIND Food Bank has a CalFresh Outreach &amp; Case Management Program to help connect people and families who are food-insecure to additional resources for their household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or assistance with this process, please call <strong><a href=\"tel:7607753663\">760-775-3663<\/a><\/strong>. We are always happy to help.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-cf017d85\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cf017d85\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b1fba6c9\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I qualify for CalFresh?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people qualify for CalFresh if their total gross income is less than the income limit for their household size. The chart below will help you determine if you are eligible to apply for CalFresh.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3962c815\">\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Income Guidelines (Oct 1, 2025-Sep 30, 2026):<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Household Size<\/td><td>Gross Monthly Income<\/td><td>Net Monthly Income<\/td><td>Maximum CalFresh Allotment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>$2,610<\/td><td>$1,305<\/td><td>$298<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>$3,526<\/td><td>$1,763<\/td><td>$546<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>$4,442<\/td><td>$2,221<\/td><td>$785<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>$5,360<\/td><td>$2,680<\/td><td>$994<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>$6,276<\/td><td>$3,138<\/td><td>$1,183<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>$7,192<\/td><td>$3,596<\/td><td>$1,421<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>$8,110<\/td><td>$4,055<\/td><td>$1,571<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>$9,026<\/td><td>$4,513<\/td><td>$1,789<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Each additional member<\/td><td>+$918<\/td><td>+$459<\/td><td>+$218<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e920a066\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply Yourself!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel comfortable navigating the CalFresh application and submitting your documents on your own, fill out your own CalFresh application.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1e537c75\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-459efe41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getcalfresh.org\/?source=findfb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">APPLY NOW<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-904a6200\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-c905d1a1\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c905d1a1\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-bb76fad2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-bb76fad2\" src=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Untitled-design-4.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"Untitled design (4)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Untitled-design-4.png 1080w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Untitled-design-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Untitled-design-4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Untitled-design-4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Untitled-design-4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Untitled-design-4-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Untitled-design-4-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Untitled-design-4-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-aed2c937\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aed2c937\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Use Your EBT Card Online!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Shop for groceries ONLINE with your CalFresh EBT-card and schedule a drive-by pick-up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.albertsons.com\/shop\/lp\/snap-ebt-pay-at-pickup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Albertsons<\/a><em> | <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safeway.com\/shop\/lp\/snap-ebt-pay-at-pickup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Safeway<\/a><em> |<\/em><\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vons.com\/shop\/lp\/snap-ebt-pay-at-pickup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vons<\/a><em>| <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/grocery\/help\/article\/how-do-i-place-an-order-using-my-ebt-card\/e031b2c8beac440b865df158b4a9d23d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walmart<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Free Home Delivery with EBT:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instacart.com\/help\/section\/360013745771\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Instacart<\/strong><\/a><strong><em> |<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/snap-ebt\/b?ie=UTF8&amp;node=19097785011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/snap-ebt\/b?ie=UTF8&amp;node=19097785011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a><em>| <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/cp\/snap-online\/1465096#:~:text=Yes%2C%20at%20participating%20stores.,-'%2C'height'&amp;text=content'%3A'-,Only%20eligible%20food%20may%20be%20purchased%20with%20SNAP%20benefits%3B%20delivery,your%20personal%20debit%2Fcredit%20card.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Walmart<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2d94d8e0 alignfull\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9e064497\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-939d4a80\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-8a5aa685\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8a5aa685\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-0c051cfe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"806\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-0c051cfe\" src=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/6-1.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"6-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/6-1.png 1080w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/6-1-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/6-1-1024x764.png 1024w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/6-1-768x573.png 768w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/6-1-16x12.png 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1edb2e8f\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">CalFresh For Older<br>Adults 60 &amp; Over<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Our CalFresh Case Management team can help older adults receive maximum benefits. Learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"stretchlink\" href=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/programs-services\/older-adult-programs\/\"><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-06611e21\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-06611e21\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-e37e937c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"425\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-e37e937c\" src=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Teens-Stock-Photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Teens Stock Photo 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Teens-Stock-Photo-2.jpg 612w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Teens-Stock-Photo-2-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Teens-Stock-Photo-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Teens-Stock-Photo-2-480x333.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ce25d28c\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">SNAP For<br>College Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Books, housing, tuition, and food. Expenses add up quickly when you\u2019re studying for a higher education. We can help.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<a class=\"stretchlink\" href=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/college\/\"><\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-35e65f56\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-35e65f56\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-1272c585\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-1272c585\" src=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_0236-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Volunteers\" title=\"Volunteers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_0236-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_0236-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_0236-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_0236-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_0236-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_0236-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_0236-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_0236-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_0236-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c8ab3b4b\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Other Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Apply for other benefits such as WIC and the Child Tax Credit. <a href=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/benefits-referral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact us<\/a> if you are unsure what you qualify for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"stretchlink\" href=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/benefits-referral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d8cf3296 alignfull\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b3f73cc4\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">CalFresh Myths &amp; Facts<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Take advantage of FIND Food Bank and our partner agencies, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/findfoodbank.org\/map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">find food near you<\/a><\/strong> to help supplement your grocery budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I have an income and make money, can I still get CalFresh Food benefits?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Earn money from working, self-employment, or your own business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get unemployment benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get general assistance\/relief<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get child support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get disability benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get Social Security benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get Supplemental Security Income (SSI)\/State Supplementary Payment (SSP) benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have money in savings, retirement accounts, or education accounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*Check the income eligibility requirements in the chart above to see what benefits you qualify for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are an older adult (over 60 years old) or person with a disability, tell your county social service worker. The table may not apply to you. You can earn more money and be&nbsp;eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I still receive CalFresh Food Benefits if&#8230;?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A household can get CalFresh if at least one person (including children):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Has U.S. citizenship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has a green card (for any length of time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has refugee or asylum status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has, or is applying for, a U-Visa or T-Visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is an applicant for VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) relief<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is a Cuban or Haitian entrant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Does CalFresh participation cost California taxpayers more money?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds the CalFresh program. Every $1 in CalFresh benefits generates $1.79 in local economic activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you have to be on welfare to qualify for CalFresh?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No, you do not have to be on welfare to be able to utilize the CalFresh program. People who are employed but do not make enough to cover all living expenses can qualify for CalFresh (eligibility depends on the number in your household and monthly income).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you live in the same home or pay rent together, do you need to apply for CalFresh together?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No, there can be multiple \u201cCalFresh Households\u201d under one roof. The most important thing that determines whether people can apply separately is if they buy and prepare food together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you have to be a U.S. Citizen to be eligible for CalFresh?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No<strong>, <\/strong>in California, many non-citizen groups are eligible for CalFresh: Legal Permanent Residents, U-Visa holders, victims of trafficking, and other&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/calfresh.guide\/immigrant-eligibility-for-calfresh-benefits\/#qualified\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">qualified immigrants<\/a>.<\/strong> Only one person in the household needs to be a citizen or qualified immigrant to be eligible for CalFresh. Learn more about the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/snap\/eligibility\/citizen\/non-citizen-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SNAP Policy for Non-Citizens.<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/snap\/eligibility\/citizen\/non-citizen-policy\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will CalFresh affect an applicant\u2019s public charge determination?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of March 9, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will no longer consider participation in Medi-Cal (except for long-term care), public housing, or CalFresh as part of the public charge determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If my household receives SSI (Supplemental Security Income) am I still eligible for CalFresh?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, As of June 2019, people receiving SSI are now eligible for CalFresh benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do I qualify for CalFresh if I own a home or a car?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can own a house and a car and still be eligible for CalFresh.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> &#8230; 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