CalFresh

CalFresh Alert!

California has begun issuing full November benefits for CalFresh/SNAP. Benefits normally issued from the 1st to 7th have now been loaded on to EBT cards. Remaining benefits will be issued as regularly scheduled through November 10th. For more information, check back for updates. For information on food resources, please visit the 211 San Diego website.

For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), please visit the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) website.

New CalFresh Work Requirements Coming Soon

Have you received a new EBT card?

Chip/Tap EBT Card Flyer (Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, Chinese, Dari, Farsi, Somali, Tagalog)

Chip/Tap EBT Card Informational Video

Video Informativo Sobre Tarjeta EBT Chip y Toque

You can also get more Chip/Tap EBT card information from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

BEWARE OF SCAMS! Electronic EBT Benefit Theft is on the rise. Learn more about EBT Fraud.

What is CalFresh?

CalFresh, also known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) throughout the United States, is a program that provides low income households with monthly benefits to buy food. CalFresh benefits can help supplement the food budget of a household allowing them to buy more nutritious foods. Eligibility to CalFresh and the amount of benefits a household may receive depends on the household's size, income, and expenses.

CalFresh benefits are provided on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card and can be used to buy food at participating grocery stores, online stores, and farmers markets.

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In need of food right away?
Apply for CalFresh and you may be eligible to receive benefits in as few as 3 days. You can also get food by visiting San Diego Food Bank, Feeding San Diego, or calling 211 San Diego.
Learn how SUN Bucks can help you buy food for your children
SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, is a new program to help families buy food for their school-aged children while on summer break. You do not need to apply for SUN Bucks if your household is receiving CalFresh. Each school-aged child in your household will receive a SUN Bucks EBT card loaded with $120 in benefits to purchase food. Children who get SUN Bucks can still participate in other summer meals programs.