Service Name: CALFRESH

Organization Name: MERCED COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

• Description: Coronavirus COVID-19 Note: Offices are open to the public and services are available.
  
  Provides financial assistance for eligible residents to purchase healthy and nutritious foods. Offers three day expedited service for some special emergency situations. Issues Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards with a monthly credit to purchase groceries. EBT cards accepted at participating retailers including grocery stores and farmers markets.
  
  EBT Online Purchases: Click Here
  CalFresh EBT has extended service for online use at approved retailers. Recipients can purchase eligible groceries at participating stores for delivery and pickup.
  
  Restaurant Meals Program: Click Here
  CalFresh EBT cards accepted at various locations participating in the Restaurant Meals Program. CalFresh eligible recipients are able to buy prepared meals at participating restaurant vendors. CalFresh recipients experiencing homelessness, with a disability, or age 60 and older eligible.
• Website: https://www.countyofmerced.com/915/Food-and-Nutrition-Services
• Phone(s): (209) 385-3000, (855) 421-6770, (209) 354-2505
• Hours: Mon 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Tue 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Wed 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Thu 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM;
• Eligibility: See online application for more details
• Requirements: Social Security Number, photo identification, proof of income
• Areas Served:
  • Merced United States
• Categories:
  • Food Stamps/SNAP