CalFresh Benefits
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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.
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CalFresh Qualification Guidelines
You may qualify for Calfresh if you can answer yes to all of these questions:
- Are you a resident of Santa Cruz County?
- Are you or your children a U.S. citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident?
- 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 | $2,266 | $23 - $281 |
2 | $3,052 | $23 - $516 |
3 | $3,840 | $23 - $740 |
4 | $4,626 | $23 - $939 |
5 | $5,412 | $23 - $1,116 |
6 | $6,200 | $23 - $1,339 |