Use CAAP
CAAP issues your monthly cash benefits on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. You can use your EBT card like a bank card for purchases at retail stores or at ATMs to withdraw cash.
- California EBT Surcharge Free ATMs: List of retailers/banks with no surcharge
- California EBT Locator: Map of grocery stores, farmer's market, daily cash limit, and surcharge.
- Two-party check/Direct Deposit: A two-party check may be used for a treatment program or housing provider. Call us for information at (833) 879-1365.
- Free Muni passes
- Counseling for mental health, substance abuse, and domestic violence issues
- Working Families Credit
- More free or discount deals: Get deals for museums, utilities, legal advice, and more.
- Homeward Bound Program may be able to provide financial assistance for travel by bus or train to anywhere in the U.S. where there is a safe place to stay. View details: English | Español | 中文 | Filipino | Tiếng Việt | Русский
- Shelter services are available if you are applying for CAAP. Call CAAP at (833) 879-1365.
- Immediate access to JobsNOW!, HSA’s job matching and internship program: To apply call (877) 562-1669 , email applyforjobsnow@sfgov.org or submit an interest form.
- Placement in a job with a guaranteed starting pay of at least $18.07 per hour
- Participation in Youth Employment and Training Services.
- Earned Income & Asset Disregard Program: Designed to promote self-sufficiency.
- Free California DMV Identification Card (one-time assistance only)
- Birth certificate if required for your CAAP eligibility
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if you have a long-term disability.
For more information: Call (833) 879-1365 or fax (415) 558-4104.
Announcements
Free family fun this holiday season
Visit your favorite San Francisco museums and get 4 free admissions with your EBT or Medi-Cal card.
New ways to protect your EBT card
Use ebtEDGE, a new online tool and other ways to keep your EBT card safe from theft or fraud.
Replace stolen EBT benefits
Were your EBT benefits electronically stolen between October 1, 2022, and November 30, 2023? Call (877) 328-9677 to report the crime and submit claim Form 2259 by February 29, 2024. See flyer.