Service Name: SACRAMENTO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ASSISTANCE - CALFRESH

Organization Name: SACRAMENTO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ASSISTANCE

Location

Location Name: NORTH HIGHLANDS BUREAU - WATT AVENUE

  • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access - call for details.
  • Physical Address: 5747 Watt Avenue, North Highlands, CA, 95660
  • Mailing Address: PO Box 487, Sacramento, CA, 95812
  • Description: The CalFresh Program, formerly known as Food Stamps and federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), can add to your food budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table. For eligibility information, or to apply, visit a bureau location or go online. Supplemental Security Income (SSI/SSP) recipients may be eligible to receive CalFresh benefits effective 6/1/2019.CalFresh issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods in many markets, farmers' markets, and food stores. To report a lost EBT card, theft, or scams, call 877-328-9677, or contact your county social services agency.California has been experiencing an increase in occurrence of Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) theft. In an effort to educate EBT cardholders and mitigate this activity, the California Department of Social Services is providing security tips for those who use EBT cards to receive food and cash assistance in the following linked videos on the CDSS website: Watch Out for EBT Scams! Tenga Cuidado Con Las Estafas De Las Tarjetas EBT!!!For online access to EBT card balance information visit the California Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Client Website.List of California EBT Surcharge-Free ATMs.Address Change Reporting Procedure: As of April 1, 2023, when a CalFresh customer reports an address change to the county, the county will encourage them to submit updated shelter costs. If updated shelter costs are reported, the county will act upon the new information. If costs are not reported, no changes will be made and the county will follow up at the next SAR or recertification, whichever comes first. Waiver Extensions Initial Application and Recertification Interview Waiver The waiver of the initial application and recertification interview has been extended until March 31, 2024. County Welfare Departments (CWD) must follow additional procedures relating to simplified reporting and work requirements, even if the interview is waived, starting April 1, 2023, or upon completion of automation, if applicable: Send a written explanation of simplified reporting to all households. Provide an oral explanation of the work requirements if the CWD contacts the household or if a household member is subject to mandatory employment and training (E&T). Send the consolidated written notice to all households subject to the general work requirements, the Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWD) work requirements, and mandatory E&T. Screen all households subject to the general work requirements for exemptions from work requirements and ABAWD time limit, which includes referring individuals to CalFresh E&T if appropriate. Telephonic Signature Waiver The waiver of the recording requirement for telephonic signatures for both initial application and recertification (if certain criteria are met) has been extended until March 31, 2024.
  • Website: https://benefitscal.com/
  • Email: DHA-Sac@saccounty.net
  • Phone(s): (916) 874-2599, (800) 560-0976, (916) 875-8908, (877) 328-9677
  • Hours: Service Center (Telephone): Monday through Friday 8 am - 4 pm;Office (Walk-in); Monday through Friday 8 am - 4 pm;Online: Seven days a week, 24 hours
  • Eligibility: Low-income individuals and families who meet federal income eligibility rules. Citizens and legal residents are eligible to apply.COVID stimulus checks are not counted as income.Gross Monthly Income must be less than (valid 10/1/23 - 9/30/24):1 person: $2,430 (maximum allotment $291)2 people: $3,288 (maximum allotment $535)3 people: $4,144 (maximum allotment $766)4 people: $5,000 (maximum allotment $973)5 people: $5,858 (maximum allotment $1,155)6 people: $6,714 (maximum allotment $1,386)7 people: $7,570 (maximum allotment $1,532)8 people: $8,428 (maximum allotment $1,751)Each additional member: $858 (add $219 per person for maximum allotment)You may qualify for "Expedited Service" if the cost of your housing and utilities is more than this month's income combined with the number of your liquid resources such as cash and savings accounts. Or you may qualify if your cash, savings, stocks, etc. are worth no more than $100 and this month's income is less than $150. Or you may qualify if you are a migrant or seasonal farmworker and have $100 or less in cash.
  • Requirements: Proof of ID such as a birth certificate, driver's license or paycheck, Social Security numbers, proof of immigration status, proof of residence, pay stubs or tax returns, other income information, resource information such as bank statements & mortgage statements, Housing and utility bills, and child care receipts. Household members aged 60 and older or who are permanently disabled need to show proof of medical bills. For a full list of documents see the Mybenefitscalwin.org website.
  • Areas Served:
    • Sacramento United States
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