CalFresh is available through Placer County Human Services.

CALFRESH (FOOD STAMPS)
CalFresh, formerly known as Food Stamps and known federally as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), can help families and individuals put healthy and nutritious food on the table. CalFresh provides extra funds to help those who are in need each month to buy groceries. With a CalFresh electronic “debit” card (known as EBT) you can buy most foods at many food stores and farmers markets. Even if temporary, individuals and families who have experienced a change in their circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and need additional help, may apply for CalFresh.

More information is available at https://www.placer.ca.gov/2103/CalFresh-Food-Stamps although, it is for reference only. Speak to a Human Services staff person for the most up-to-date info.

Apply for CalFresh
Californians can visit GetCalFresh.org to apply or call 877-847-3663 (FOOD) to be connected to their local county social service office.

Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card info, including what to do if card is lost or stolen - https://www.cdss.ca.gov/ebt-card#:~:text=If%20your%20EBT%20card%20is,to%20get%20a%20new%20card.

Getting CalFresh does not affect:

• Other benefits you may be receiving
• Your immigration status or make you a public charge (More info on PDF document: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CalFreshOutreach/Public-Charge-June2021.pdf)

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EBT Online - As of April 28, 2020, CalFresh EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card users can purchase groceries online from select vendors. For information, visit https://www.cdss.ca.gov/ebt-online.
 
If you receive CalWORKs, you may also be able to use your cash benefits to make some other kinds of purchases online. Check with your county social service office for approved vendors. California is actively working to expand the number of stores that accept EBT online in the future.

Apply for / Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS, Disaster CalFresh, General Assistance)
Go to BenefitsCal.com to apply for or renew benefits, upload verification, and view information regarding health coverage, food, and cash assistance. BenefitsCal also makes it easy for community partners to create accounts and act as application assistors.

Web pages :

• Human Services Contact Staff - https://www.placer.ca.gov/Directory.aspx?DID=88
• EBT Online - https://www.cdss.ca.gov/ebt-online
• EBT Online FAQs - https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CalFresh/EBTOnline/EBT-Online-FAQ-Sheet-En.pdf
• CA Applicants for CalFresh - https://www.getcalfresh.org/
• How to request Supplemental Disaster Benefits - www.getcalfresh.org/replace
• Apply for/Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS, Disaster CalFresh, General Assistance) - www.benefitscal.com