For food,  call: 831-662-0991or email: [email protected] 

Apply For CalFresh Benefits

CalFresh is the statewide food program that helps Californians buy more food each month. You may be eligible even if you are unemployed short-term or have some income. Apply now. Get Easy-to-Use EBT Card. More Monthly Food Budget.

CalFresh Qualification Guidelines

You may qualify for Calfresh if you can answer yes to all of these questions:
  1. Are you a resident of Santa Cruz County?
  2. Are you or your children a U.S. citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident?
  3. Is your household’s gross monthly income within the limits listed below?
(Note: If you or a family member are 60 years or older or permanently disabled, your gross income limit will be higher.)

Household Size

Monthly Gross Income

Benefits Awarded

1

$2,430

$23 - $291

2

$3,288

$23 - $535

3

$4,144

$23 - $766

4

$5,000

$23 - $973

5

$5,858

$23 - $1,155

Each additional household member

+ $858

* 10/1/23 - 9/30/24