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Program: Yolo County HHSA - CalFresh

Agency: Yolo County HHSA


Resource Number: 30809726
Alternate name: Food Stamps, EBT, Yolo County Health and Human Services

The passage of House Resolution 1 (H.R. 1) included the expansion of the 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, which includes the restrictions of “Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents” (ABAWD) ages 18 – 49 to CalFresh food assistance for 3 months in a 3-year period. H.R. 1 raised the upper age limit to 64 and modified the criteria for parents with children 14 and over in the CalFresh Household. Parents who do not have children under 14 in their CalFresh household and do not meet an exemption must meet work or community engagement requirements to keep benefits beyond 3 months. Effective June 1, 2026, to maintain eligibility beyond the 3-month limit in a 3-year period, participants who are not exempt must complete an average of 80 hours per month (about 20 hours a week) in qualified activities or earn $217.50 per week before taxes.

 Description

The CalFresh Program, formerly known as Food Stamps and federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), can add to your food budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table. For eligibility information, or to apply, visit a bureau location or go online. Supplemental Security Income (SSI/SSP) recipients may be eligible to receive CalFresh benefits effective 6/1/2019.

CalFresh issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods in many markets, farmers' markets, and food stores.

To report a lost EBT card, theft, or scams, call 877-328-9677, or contact your county social services agency.


California has been experiencing an increase in occurrences of Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) theft. To educate EBT cardholders and mitigate this activity, the California Department of Social Services is providing security tips for those who use EBT cards to receive food and cash assistance in the following linked videos on the CDSS website:
- Watch Out for EBT Scams!
- Tenga Cuidado Con Las Estafas De Las Tarjetas EBT!!!

For online access to EBT card balance information use the free ebtEDGE mobile and web-based application to manage your CalFresh and/or CalWORKS benefits, check your balances, and review transaction history. Available to download in the Apple App Storen (iOS) and Google Play Store (android). No mobile device, you can manage your account online at www.ebt.ca.gov.

List of California EBT Surcharge-Free ATMs.

Address Change Reporting Procedure:

  • As of April 1, 2023, when a CalFresh customer reports an address change to the county, the county will encourage them to submit updated shelter costs.
    • If updated shelter costs are reported, the county will act upon the new information.
    • If costs are not reported, no changes will be made and the county will follow up at the next SAR or recertification, whichever comes first.

CalFresh Work and Community Engagement Requirements:

Beginning June 1, 2026, some people must complete a CalFresh work and community engagement rules screening with their county at application or their next recertification, and every recertification thereafter.

Individuals can find out if they may be required to meet the CalFresh work and community engagement requirements to keep their CalFresh benefits, or whether they may be excused from these new requirements by using the CalFresh Work and Community Engagement Requirements: Pre-Screening Tool.




Program Phones:
855-278-1594
Yolo County Health and Human Services Main Number
866-226-5415
Request Application by Mail

Website: www.yolocounty.org/government/general-government-departments/health-human-services/welfare/calfresh-formerly-food-stamps

Location information
Woodland Office Gonzalez Building - Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency  
Location: 25 North Cottonwood Street
Woodland, CA 95695 (Map)
Program Hours:
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
Description: Located near the intersection of North Cottonwood Street and West Beamer Street.
Bus Service: Nearest bus stop: Cottonwood at West Beamer (NB), bus 45PM & 211. Cottonwood at West Beamer (SB), bus 45AM.
Disabilities Access: Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids.
Mailing Address: 25 North Cottonwood Street, Woodland, CA 95695
Service Area:

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Low-income individuals and families whose gross household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (effective as of January 2025). Must have at least one US citizen or permanent resident in the household. Households with an elderly member can deduct certain medical and shelter expenses from their net income.


Income-Based Eligibility Guidelines (valid 10/1/25 - 9/30/26):
Household size of 1: monthly income of $2,610; annual income of $31,320
Household size of 2: monthly income of $3,526; annual income of $42,312
Household size of 3: monthly income of $4,442; annual income of $53,304
Household size of 4: monthly income of $5,360; annual income of $64,320
Household size of 5: monthly income of $6,276; annual income of $75,312
Household size of 6: monthly income of $7,192; annual income of $86,304
Household size of 7: monthly income of $8,110; annual income of $97,320
Household size of 8: monthly income of $9,026; annual income of $108,312

Add $918 for each additional person in the household.

Households may qualify for "Expedited Service" if the cost of their housing and utilities is more than this month's income combined with the amount of their liquid resources, such as cash and savings accounts. Or they may qualify if their cash, savings, stocks, etc., are worth no more than $100 and this month's income is less than $150. Or they may qualify if they are a migrant or seasonal farmworker and have $100 or less in cash.


The following are eligible for CalFresh:
- Citizens of the United States
- United States Nationals (such as persons born in American Samoa or Swains Island)
- Cuban and Haitian Entrants (CHE)
- Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) who have met the 5-year waiting period or are exempt from the waiting period
- Citizens of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, or Palau

Starting 4/1/2026, the following will no longer be eligible for CalFresh:
- Asylees
- Refugee
- Parolees (except for CHEs)
- Individuals with deportation or removal withheld
- Conditional entrants
- Survivors of trafficking
- Battered non-citizens
- Iraqis or Afghans with Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) who are not LPRs
- Certain Afghan Nationals granted parole between 7/31/2021 and 9/30/2023
- Certain Ukrainian Nationals granted parole between 2/24/2022 and 9/30/2024
Languages: Interpreters are available for other languages, American Sign Language Interpreter available on request, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, English
Application Process: Apply for CalFresh:
- Online at GetCalFresh.org
- By phone at 855-278-1594
- In-person at any of the HHSA locations
- By mailing a CalFresh application to 25 N. Cottonwood St. Woodland CA 95695
- By faxing a CalFresh application to 530-661-2697

Renewed at 12 - 36 months; all households must attend an interview to determine continued eligibility. The purpose of the interview is to report changes in address, family size, children's school attendance, employment, income, property, and expenses. Some people must complete a CalFresh work and community engagement rules screening with their county at application or their next recertification, and every recertification thereafter.
Payment methods:
Program Fees: No fee.
Documents Required: Call or walk-in for more information.
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA-Yolo County


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American Sign Language AccessibilityAmerican Sign Language Interpreter available on request.

 





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