CalFresh
Do you need help putting food on the table? You’re not alone. Our team at Feeding San Diego is here to help determine whether you qualify for nutrition assistance. If you do, our specialists make CalFresh enrollment as easy as possible.
**Calfresh, formerly known as food stamps, is not currently a public charge and will not affect your or your family’s immigration status. For more information or questions, please schedule an appointment with our Calfresh team or contact them directly at 858-863-6635.**
What Is CalFresh?
CalFresh (nationally known as SNAP) is a public benefits food assistance program that provides qualifying households with an EBT debit card to buy groceries. EBT cards are reloaded automatically each month with CalFresh benefits. Participants can use the card to buy food at the grocery store, online, and at certain farmer’s markets. Navigate this map to find participating online stores.
The amount of benefits a household receives depends on its size, countable income, and monthly expenses, such as housing and utilities.
Do I Qualify for CalFresh Benefits?
Most people qualify for CalFresh if their total gross income is less than the income limit for their household size. The chart below will help you determine if you’re eligible to apply.
Do you need help putting food on the table? You’re not alone. Our team at Feeding San Diego is here to help determine whether you qualify for nutrition assistance. If you do, our specialists make CalFresh enrollment as easy as possible.
What Is CalFresh?
CalFresh (nationally known as SNAP) is a public benefits food assistance program that provides qualifying households with an EBT debit card to buy groceries. EBT cards are reloaded automatically each month with CalFresh benefits. Participants can use the card to buy food at the grocery store and certain farmer’s markets. The amount of benefits a household receives is dependent on the household size, countable income, and monthly expenses, such as housing and utilities.
Do I Qualify for CalFresh Benefits?
Most people qualify for CalFresh if their total gross income is less than the income limit for their household size. The chart below will help you determine if you’re eligible to apply.
| Household Size | Maximum Gross Monthly Income | *Monthly CalFresh Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,510 | $23 – $292 |
| 2 | $3,408 | $23 – $536 |
| 3 | $4,304 | $23 – $768 |
| 4 | $5,200 | $23 – $975 |
| 5 | $6,098 | $23 – $1,158 |
| 6 | $6,994 | $23 – $1,390 |
| 7 | $7,890 | $23 – $1,536 |
| 8 | $8,788 | $23 – $1,756 |
| Each additional member | +$898 | + $220 |
*Your monthly CalFresh benefit will vary depending on your gross income, household size, and monthly expenses. Contact our team to learn more.
| Household Size |
Gross Monthly Income |
Maximum Monthly CalFresh Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,148 | $250 |
| 2 | $2,904 | $459 |
| 3 | $3,660 | $658 |
| 4 | $4,418 | $835 |
| 5 | $5,174 | $992 |
| 6 | $5,930 | $1,190 |
| 7 | $6,688 | $1,316 |
| 8 | $7,444 | $1,504 |
| Each additional member | +$758 | +$188 |
Do you have questions or issues with an existing case or pending application?
No problem! Call our CalFresh team at 858.863.6635 or e-mail calfreshteam@feedingsandiego.org.