Service Name: CALFRESH

Organization Name: ALAMEDA COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY WORKFORCE AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

• Description: Provides financial assistance for eligible residents to purchase healthy and nutritious foods. Benefits are issued monthly on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. The card is used as a debit card to purchase food at participating retailers. Emergency CalFresh may be available within three days in certain circumstances.
  
  To apply for Calfresh visit the benefitscal site.
  
  Using EBT for online purchases
  CalFresh EBT extended its service for online use at approved retailers. Recipients can now purchase eligible groceries at participating stores for delivery and pickup.
  
  Home delivery available for online purchase at Amazon and Walmart. Online purchase for pickup available at participating Albertsons, Safeway, and Vons locations. Individuals enrolled in CalWORKS can make online purchases through Walmart.
  
  For more information about purchasing food online with your EBT card, visit the retailer website below:
  • Amazon www.amazon.com/SNAP
  • Walmart https://www.walmart.com/cp/snap-online/1465096
  • Albertsons www.albertsons.com/SNAP
  • Safeway www.safeway.com/SNAP
  • Vons www.vons.com/SNAP
  To find farmers markets that accept Calfresh visit market match. For assistance finding additional resources in the community visit Foodnow.
• Website: https://benefitscal.com/
• Phone(s): (510) 272-3663
• Hours: Mon 8:30am - 5pm; Tue 8:30am - 5pm; Wed 8:30am - 5pm; Thu 8:30am - 5pm; Fri 8:30am - 5pm; Sat; Sun;
• Eligibility: Must be Alameda County resident who are: People experiencing homelessness Students, in higher education, who meet eligibility requirements Individuals receiving SSI/SSP Most legal immigrants A CalFresh household includes anyone living together who regularly purchases and prepares meals together. The CalFresh benefit amount is dependent on household size, income, and expenses. Most households must have a total gross monthly income less than or equal to 200% of the federal poverty level, to be potentially eligible for CalFresh. Household Size Maximum Gross Income Maximum Benefit Amount 1 $2,430 $291 2 $3,288 $535 3 $4,144 $766 4 $5,000 $973 5 $5,858 $1,155 6 $6,714 $1,386 7 $7,570 $1,532 8 $8,428 $1,751 Each Additional Member +$858 +$219
• Requirements: Proof of applicant identity - does not have to be photo ID. Social Security Number (SSN) or proof of application for SSN. Proof of non-citizen immigration status. Proof of income - pay stubs, Social Security award letter, child support and alimony, unemployment/disability stubs, veteran benefits, etc. Medical expenses - if disabled or age 60 or older. Child support obligation and actual payment.
• Areas Served:
  • Alameda United States
• Categories:
  • Food Stamps/SNAP