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Apply for Cal Fresh program

CalFresh helps individuals and families buy the food they need for good health. Through this program, eligible households receive monthly benefits on an EBT card that can be used at most grocery stores and farmers markets.
You can apply for CalFresh using this online form. We’ll ask a few questions about your household, income, and expenses to determine your eligibility. If you qualify, you could receive benefits within 30 days or sooner if you meet expedited service criteria.
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How to apply

  1. Start Your Application

    Begin your CalFresh application online. You’ll answer a few quick questions about your household and income. It takes about 10–20 minutes to complete the first part. You can start with just your name, address, and signature.

  2. Submit Your Form

    Once you finish the questions, submit your application online. You’ll get a confirmation that your county has received it.

  3. Provide Verification Documents

    You may need to share documents like proof of identity, income, rent, or expenses. You can upload them online, email them, or bring them to your county office.

  4. Complete an Interview

    A county eligibility worker will contact you by phone to review your application, ask follow-up questions, and help you complete any missing information.

To access your application later, create an account

You can check your application status and quickly apply to other programs when you save your information in an account.

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