Social Services
Social services
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
Official information checked October 14, 2026 · Details & sources
Source checked October 14, 2026
Apply for CalFresh through BenefitsCal — statewide instructions linked to the separately cited county office
CDSS recommends that County Welfare Departments (CWDs) and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) update their materials and websites to point to www.benefitscal.com to apply and www.getcalfresh.org for general program information and support.
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Local CalFresh programme information from the county benefits agency.
The CFAP expansion is scheduled for October 1, 2027. It is not yet available under the expanded rules.
Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources
Source checked October 15, 2026
San Benito County · San Benito — calfresh programme (opens in a new tab)
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFRESH is the new name for Food Stamps in California, and is nationally recognized as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). CalFRESH will allow you to access healthy and nutritious food improving the health and well-being of your household. Once you sign-up for CalFRESH you will get benefits issued every month to a card that can be used just like a bank card. This Golden State Advantage EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) Card can be used to buy most foods at farmer’s markets, food stores and even some restaurants. Those who receive CalFRESH will no longer have to go to issuance outlets. You can simply slide this card at the cash register. Use of the card is secure, convenient and offers users privacy when making purchases.
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