What is CalFresh?

CalFresh is the state food stamps program that provides assistance for low- or no-income individuals and households to purchase nutritious food. CalFresh is known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

CalFresh issues monthly benefits on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, similar to an ATM card, to purchase food at retail stores and farmers markets that accept EBT cards.

The monthly benefit amount is based on a person's or household's income, expenses, and household size. 

Announcements

SF Power Outage Food Replacement

If you are a CalFresh recipient and your food spoiled due to the power outage, please fill out a Form 303  and call us at 855-355-5757 for information on replacement food benefits. 

Fill out form 303

CalFresh benefits update

CalFresh November benefits are fully restored. The Emergency Grocery Card Program will continue to be available for San Francisco CalFresh recipients to receive a one-time prepaid grocery card.  

See Grocery Card details

Some changes to CalFresh eligibility starting December 1, 2025

These changes will take effect over the next two years. Learn more about how and when these changes take effect.

View changes

CalFresh Service Locations

Visit our Service Centers for help with your CalFresh benefits. 

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