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

$2,266

$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