Welcome to the tag category page for Food access!
CalFresh is a government program in California that provides low-income individuals and families with monthly food benefits. It was formerly known as the Food Stamp program and is part of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The program issues electronic benefits that can be used at grocery stores and participating farmers markets. BenefitsCal and MyBenefits CalWIN are portals where Californians can apply for CalFresh and other benefits. The certification period for CalFresh varies from 12-36 months depending on the household's situation. The monthly income limit for CalFresh depends on the household size and net income.
