CALFRESH HELPS YOUR FAMILY BUY GROCERIES
Join millions of Californians who receive a CalFresh EBT card for food every month. With benefits from CalFresh, you can buy more groceries to feed your family.
CalFresh does not impact your immigration status or any other benefits.
Receive Money for More Groceries
The CalFresh EBT card works like a debit card.
Your money automatically reloads each month.
Use It Where You Already Shop
CalFresh can be used at most large and local markets.
Plus, you can even double your dollars at many farmers markets.
You Don’t Have to Pay It Back
CalFresh is not a loan and does not need to be paid back.
CalFresh funds are always sent out within the first 10 days of every month, even if that day is a weekend or holiday.
Learn More About CalFresh Eligibility
Your family may be eligible if you meet the following requirements, but that does not guarantee your eligibility. Applying does not impact your family’s immigration status or any other benefits.
Your information will not be shared with the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and will only be used to evaluate your household’s eligibility.
Citizenship
CalFresh does not affect immigration status.
A household may be eligible for CalFresh if at least one member is:
- A U.S. citizen
- A lawful permanent resident (LPR) or is applying for LPR renewal
Tip: Other types of immigrant statuses are eligible. Reach out to a County Eligibility Worker to learn more.
A household may be eligible for CalFresh if at least one member is:
- A U.S. citizen
- A lawful permanent resident (LPR) or is applying for LPR renewal
Tip: Other types of immigrant statuses are eligible. Reach out to a County Eligibility Worker to learn more.
What if people in my household have a different citizen or immigration status?
If you’re eligible for CalFresh but another member of your household isn’t, you can still apply for benefits.
Will using CalFresh affect the immigration status of anyone in my household?
- CalFresh does not affect immigration status or make you a public charge.
- CalFresh does not share information with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Income
NOTE: A “household” is the number of people you buy and share food with. If you disclose that a non-citizen is living in your household, then count them towards your household size.
Your household monthly income falls within the threshold for your household size. If you need help calculating your income, reach out to a CalFresh expert at a CalFresh Outreach Office.
Monthly Income Limits
| People in Household | Gross Monthly Income | Net Monthly Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,266 | $1,133 |
| 2 | $3,052 | $1,526 |
| 3 | $3,840 | $1,920 |
| 4 | $4,626 | $2,313 |
| 5 | $5,412 | $2,706 |
| 6 | $6,200 | $3,100 |
| 7 | $6,986 | $3,493 |
| 8 | $7,772 | $3,886 |
| Each Additional Member | $788 | $394 |
CDSS Eligibility and Issuance Requirements
(Last updated September 2022)
