Community Resources and Self-Help

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Tools to assist CalFresh applicants and recipients

BenefitsCal Tutorial

Income Tax Assistance

Free tax preparation services are available for low-to moderate-income individuals and families (generally, $49,000 and below) at Thrive San Diego – IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Qualified individuals and families can get up to $5,600 (with children) or $457 (no children) in Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Getting EITC dollars will not affect CalWORKs, CalFresh or Medi-Cal benefits. Call 2-1-1 to find a free tax preparation site near you and to get more information. You can also log on to http://www.thrivesandiego.org/index_files/aboutvita.htm

Information for Senior Centers and Delivered Meals

  • Senior centers that have communal dining can apply to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to be an authorized CalFresh retailer.
  • Meals may be purchased from a non-profit meal delivery service authorized by (FNS) to accept CalFresh benefits.

For information on how to request authorization from FNS to be an authorized CalFresh retailer view Meals & Dining for Older Adults

Eligibility Status Report (SAR 7)

The SAR 7 Eligibility Status Report is a form some CalFresh households must complete, sign and send to the County, along with verifications once every year (six months after certification and re-certification) in order to maintain eligibility.