What is SNAP?
- SNAP is the country’s food money program.
- In California, SNAP is called CalFresh.
- It puts money on an EBT card every month, only for food.
- People with no home can get it. You do not need a house or an address.
- If you are homeless, elderly, or disabled, some restaurants let you buy hot meals with the card (Restaurant Meals Program).
CalFresh gives you free food money every month on an EBT card. You do not need a home address to get it.
Pick your county
Tap your county. It calls that county's food help number.
Step 1: Apply free
Pick one way to apply: online at BenefitsCal.com; by phone — tap your county's number above; in person at a county office; or call 2-1-1 and they help you apply.
Step 2: A short talk
The county calls you for a short interview, usually by phone. No papers? Apply anyway. The county must help you.
Step 3: Get your card
If you have almost no money or food, ask for EMERGENCY CalFresh: it can come in 3 days.
Good to know
If you are homeless, elderly (60+), or disabled, your EBT card can also buy hot meals at some restaurants in San Diego County (Restaurant Meals Program).
Lost your card? Call 1-877-328-9677 for a free replacement.
Still stuck? Call 2-1-1.