Kern County DHS Office - Lamont

Calfresh helps families and individuals:buy more healthy foods. Buy more fruits and vegetables year round for their family. Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day.Stay healthy by eating nutritious foods.Stretch their food budget to buy food for the whole family.MyPlate:EnglishSpanishYOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO:Receive an application when you ask for it and turn in your application the same day you receive it.Receive your CalFresh benefits (or be notified that you are not eligible for the program) within 30 days after you turn in your application.Receive CalFresh benefits within three (3) days if you are eligible and have little or no money.Have a fair hearing if you disagree with any action taken on your case.YOU CAN APPLY FOR CALFRESH BENEFITS BY DOING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:Apply Online:C4Yourself, orYou may request an application in person, by phone, by fax, by mail, or at theCalifornia Department of Social Services - CalFresh Programwebsite. Your application starts the day the county receives your signed application. You will receive an appointment by mail for an interview by phone or you may ask to complete your interview in person, orApply in person at yourlocal Human Services office, especially if you need CalFresh benefits right away, or call the CalFresh Application Line at661-631-6062. Leave your name and address and the application form will be mailed to you with a return envelope. Mail the completed, signed application forms in the envelope. Your application starts the day the county receives your signed application. You will receive an appointment by mail for an interview by phone or you may ask to complete your interview in person, orYou can fax the completed, signed application form to 661-631-6573. Your application starts the day the county receives your signed application form.Or by calling IVR at 1-877-410-8812DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE NEEDED:At the time of your interview, please bring verification with you of your income and expenses. If you need assistance in obtaining this information, please discuss this with your CalFresh worker at the time of the interview.The following are examples of what to bring:Proof of identity (driver's license, etc.), alien status. Using CalFresh will not affect your immigration status or the immigration status of your family.Social Security Numbers for all household members.If employed, proof of income (wage stubs, earning statements, etc.) for the past 30 days.Proof of shelter costs (rent or mortgage payment, lot rent, household, real estate, taxes, utility bills - heat, electricity, water/sewage/garbage, telephone, etc.)