CalFresh Program
CalFresh, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, provides monthly food benefits to individuals and families with low-income and provides economic benefits to communities.
San Ysidro Health has CalFresh Outreach Specialists available to assist you with the CalFresh application process.
CalFresh Application Assistance:
CalFresh, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, provides monthly food benefits to individuals and families with low-income and provides economic benefits to communities. San Ysidro Health has CalFresh Outreach Specialists available to assist you with the CalFresh application process.
CalFresh assistance helps reduce food insecurity and improve access to nutritious foods and commodities for low income individuals and households.
The amount of benefits a household receives is dependent on household size, countable income, and monthly expenses, such as housing and utilities. The program issues monthly benefits on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. Food may be purchased at any grocery store or farmers market that accepts EBT cards. Benefits can be used at some restaurants for hot meals. The program also offers tips on nutrition and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Who can apply for CalFresh?
CalFresh is a program that helps: students, seniors, refugees, single parents, low-income families, and some SSI members with money for food. There is no limit on the number of people in one application.
What types of applications are available?
· Initial Applications
· SAR 7
· Recertification
· Assistance with EBT
Click here to download the CalFresh Application Assistance flyer
To contact an Outreach Specialist call (619) 478-2384 or email [email protected]
This CalFresh program is unrelated to public charge. For up-to-date information about the current Public Charge Rule & free legal services, please visit sdhunger.org/safe.
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