Do you need some assistance to get food for yourself or your family? Do you know if you are eligible for CalFresh benefits (also known as SNAP/EBT/and formerly Food Stamps)? Last updated on March 4, 2025.

See if you are eligible to apply:

CalFresh Prescreen Flyer See if you may qualify for CalFresh Maximum monthly CalFresh allotment depends on how many are in your household and how much your gross monthly income (before taxes) is. 1 person in household with gross household income less than $2,610 can get up to $298. 2 people in household with gross household income less than $3,526 can get up to $546. 3 people in household with gross household income less than $4,442 can get up to $785. 4 people in household with gross household income less than $5,360 can get up to $994. 5 people in household with gross household income less than $6,276 can get up to $1,183. 6 people in household with gross household income less than $7,192 can get up to $1,421. 7 people in household with gross household income less than $8,110 can get up to $1,571. 8 people in household with gross household income less than $9,026 can get up to $1,789. Each additional member past 8 increases the threshold for maximum gross household income by $918 per person and increases the maximum allotment by $218 per person. To apply to CalFresh: Visit benefitscal.com

Follow this link for a text version of the CalFresh eligibility table for screen readers.

Ways to apply for CalFresh:

  • Apply online at bit.ly/calfresh-acdc
  • Email calfresh@alchemistcdc.org to set up a time to go through the application with a trained staff member.
  • Call 916-890-4539 to set up a time with a trained staff member or ask questions about the application.

When your application has been submitted, the county welfare department will set up an interview to go over your application. At this link under “3. Submit Verifications”, you can find a list of documents you will need to have ready for your interview.

For additional general information:

Call (877) 847-3663 or visit https://www.cdss.ca.gov/calfresh