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CalFresh

Run by California Department of Social Services, a federal agency

California's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) providing monthly electronic benefits to purchase groceries at authorized retailers. Approximately 3.78 million Californians receive CalFresh.

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California Department of Social Services
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Who it's for

  • Households with gross income at or below 200% FPL (California expanded threshold)
  • Most non-citizen immigrants now eligible
  • Apply through local county social services.

California Department of Social Services decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

Apply at cdss.ca.gov

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CalFresh is one option. What else may help?

Many households qualify for more than one program. Answer a few questions to see what else you may qualify for.

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Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. California Department of Social Services decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

Other help with food

California WICWomen, Infants, and Children supplemental nutrition program providing monthly food...California Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)Federally funded program distributing USDA commodity foods through local food banks and...SNAP (Food Stamps)Monthly EBT card benefits to buy food at authorized retailers. Average ~$175/person/month.