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CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps)

CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps)


Description

CalFresh, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is a government program designed to eliminate hunger and improve the health of low-income families and individuals by providing funds to access a nutritious diet. In San Francisco, CalFresh is distributed via Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which may be used like a debit card at grocery stores and farmers’ markets. Homeless, elderly, or disabled individuals qualify to use CalFresh at dozens of restaurants across San Francisco.


Things to Know

Visit Us At:

www.sfhsa.org/calfresh

Languages Spoken:

English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Russian, Tagalog

What to Bring:

State-Issued ID, Proof of Income, Proof of Residency

Accessibility:

Wheelchair accessible

Fees:

None

Eligibility:

Income limits (below 200 percent of the federal poverty level) and some non-financial eligibility factors determine who qualifies for CalFresh benefits. Those eligible include any household or individual (including homeless) based in San Francisco with low or no income, CalWORKs or CAAP applicants, students of higher education who meet other requirements, and legal permanent residents and qualified immigrants. Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are also eligible to apply for CalFresh as of June 2019. Those with criminal records, including a drug felony, may be eligible to receive CalFresh benefits. Being on probation or parole does not impact your CalFresh eligibility. However, you cannot be a fleeing felon (i.e., have a warrant) or be in violation of your probation or parole and qualify for CalFresh

To Get Connected:

Contact Persons

CalFresh Service Center

Phone:

(415) 558-4700

Email:

food@sfgov.org

Address:
1235 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
1235 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Hours:

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Notes:

People may also apply for CalFresh at 1440 Harrison Street, San Francisco and, for older adults and adults with disabilities, at the Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) Benefits and Resources Hub located at 2 Gough Street, San Francisco

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