Cal Fresh is a Federally Funded program that supplements a low-income familys food budget in order to ensure they are getting adequate nutrition.
The program name is Cal Fresh but beneficiaries no longer receive their benefits in stamps. Instead they receive them electronically on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card.
For more information on EBT go to: http://www.ebtproject.ca.gov/If your EBT Card is lost or stolen please call: 1-877-328-9677.
California Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is a state-funded program for legal permanent non-citizens legally present in the U.S. and determined ineligible for federal Cal Fresh benefits solely due to their immigration status.
Are You Eligible to Receive Cal Fresh Benefits?This Pre-Screening Tool can be used to determine if you may be eligible to receive Cal Fresh benefits.
This Pre-Screening Tool is not an application for Cal Fresh.
An application for Cal Fresh must be made at your local Cal Fresh office.
Pre-Screening ToolHow to Apply Applicants are required to complete application forms.
Applications are accepted in person, by phone, and by mail, in those instances when the applicant is unable to get to a nearby office.
APPLY ONLINE:
C4Yourself is an online application system that allows you to apply for benefits.
This is a secured site and all your information will be private and safe.https://www.c4yourself.com/c4yourself/
Information Needed Proof of income amounts Proof of property values Citizenship status Social Security number Shelter costs Vehicle registration Information about work or school status If elderly or disabled, proof of medical expenses