Due to the federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefits were delayed for the month of November. With the help of a local foundation, Crankstart, and in partnership with the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, Mayor Daniel Lurie and the San Francisco Human Services Agency (SFHSA) provided a one-time prepaid grocery card to San Francisco CalFresh households. This aid will help people buy healthy food and reduce financial stress during this time
San Francisco CalFresh households eligible for support should have received a letter from SFHSA that contains information on how to access their card. Letters were sent in the first week of November.
For more information about the program, visit: CalFresh Emergency Aid | sfhsa.org
If you are in a household that is not eligible for the one-time prepaid card, and affected by the federal government shutdown, the Food Bank is working to help impacted community members. Please check the Food Bank’s Food Finder page regularly for updates about additional resources for accessing food in San Francisco and Marin.
CalFresh (formerly known as the food stamp program and SNAP) is a nutrition assistance program that helps eligible participants buy nutritious food. CalFresh is used to purchase food at:
We can help you find out if you are eligible for CalFresh. If you qualify, you can get extra food dollars on an EBT card.
To find out if you may qualify and for application assistance—all on the same day! To better assist you, please have the necessary documents (see below) with you during your call.
These are the income brackets to determine if you qualify for CalFresh.
Household Size Gross Monthly Income Monthly Benefits
1 $2,510 $23 – 292
2 $3,408 $23 – 536
3 $4,304 max $768
4 $5,200 max $975
5 $6,098 max $1,158
6 $6,994 max $1,390
7 $7,890 max $1,536
8 $8,788 $1,756
Each addt’l person +$898 +$220
CalFresh income eligibility guidelines from Oct 1, 2024, through Sept 30, 2025
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). TDD users can contact USDA through local relay or the Federal Relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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