CalFresh Nutrition Program

What is CalFresh Nutritional Program?

The CalFresh Nutritional Program is a Nutritional Assistance Program that provides low-income individuals and families buy the food they need for good health. The CalFresh Nutritional Program is the cornerstone of the Federal food Assistance program and provides crucial support to needy households. a person who is approved to receive CalFresh benefits is issued an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, just like an ATM card, to purchase food at various supermarkets, grocery stores or Farmer’s Markets. Coupons are no longer issued in California (effective June 2009).

What is the name for the Federal Food Stamp Program?

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

How would someone know if they might be eligible for CalFresh benefits?

Generally, someone may be eligible for CalFresh if they:

* Have limited income or no income

* Have limited property

* Are a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident

FOR MORE INFO ON CALFRESH CALL: 1-877-597-4777

OR GO TO: www.ladpss.org