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Program: Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance - CalFresh

Agency: Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance


Resource Number: 4093696
Alternate name: CalFresh Restaurant Meals Program, California EBT, Food Stamps, SNAP

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

CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) provides monthly assistance for low- or no-income individuals and families to purchase nutritious food. Issues benefits on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card that can be used to purchase food at many grocery stores and farmers' markets. Program is federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Californians are encouraged to take steps to prevent EBT theft. Visit the California Department of Social Services website for security tips and resources. To report a lost or stolen EBT card, call 877-328-9677 or 916-875-8908 (county office).

EBT cardholders can manage their CalFresh benefits using the ebtEDGE mobile app and/or website. Cardholders can check their account balance, view transaction history, freeze/unfreeze their cards, and more. Click here for more information.

View a list of California EBT Surcharge-Free ATMs.

Address Change Reporting Procedure:

​As of 4/1/2023, 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:

As of 6/1/2026, certain individuals 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 these rules 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:
800-560-0976
Main - Toll Free
877-328-9677
EBT Card Customer Service (lost, stolen, scams, or check balance)
916-875-8908
CalFresh Fraud Reporting
916-874-2599TTY

Website: ha.saccounty.gov/us/en/benefits/CalFresh.html
 Email: [email protected]

Location information
Fulton Avenue Bureau  
Location: 2700 Fulton Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821 (Map)
Program Hours:
Service Center Phone Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm;
Walk-In Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm;
Website: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Description: Located near the corner of Fulton Avenue and Elvyra Way.
Bus Service: SacRT Bus 26.
Disabilities Access: Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids. Designated, accessible parking spaces.
Mailing Address: PO Box 487, Sacramento, CA 95812
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). CalFresh eligibility is determined for each individual 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.


As of 6/1/2019, Supplemental Security Income (SSI/SSP) recipients may be eligible to receive CalFresh benefits.

Certain applicants may qualify for Expedited Service (ES) if they meet one of the following requirements:
- Their monthly gross income (before taxes) is less than $150, and liquid resources are $100 or less
- Their combined monthly gross income and liquid resources are less than the combined monthly rent/mortgage and utility expenses
- They are a migrant or seasonal worker with $100 or less in liquid resources


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

As of 4/1/2026, the following are 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: Most languages by arrangement, American Sign Language Interpreter available on request, English
Application Process: Apply by phone, fax, mail, in-person, or by visiting benefitscal.com.

A person's eligibility for CalFresh is reviewed by a county worker every 12 months (recertification). Some households may have a longer certification period of 24 - 36 months due to age, disability, and income. The purpose of the recertification interview is to report changes in factors such as family size, employment, income, property, etc.
Payment methods:
Program Fees: No fee.
Documents Required: - Proof of identity (birth certificate, driver's license, paycheck, voter registration card, etc.)
- Social security card or proof of application if no SSN exists
- Proof of immigration status (immigration papers/forms/cards, certificate of naturalization, etc.)
- Proof of residence (driver's license, check stub, rent/mortgage receipt, or utility bill)
- Income information (dated check stubs for the last 30 days, statement from employer, copy of last year's tax return, benefit check, etc.)
- Vehicle registration (registration certificate)
- Resources documents (bank statements showing savings and checking accounts, mortgage statements, life insurance policies, etc.)
- Housing documents (mortgage/rent receipts, lease or statement from landlord, property tax statement, or utility bills)
- Childcare receipts, if applicable
- Medical bills for household members who are ages 60 years and older or who are permanently disabled (billing statement or itemized receipts)

Visit benefitscal.com for additional information.
Normal Wait Time: The County has up to 30 days to approve or deny one's application. Those who need food before 30 days may be eligible for Expedited Services.
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA-Sacramento County


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American Sign Language AccessibilityAmerican Sign Language Interpreter available on request.
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