CalFresh
https://www.kcdhs.org/services/apply-for-benefits/calfresh

From agency: Kern County Human Services
Resource Details
Alternate Name Food Stamps - SNAP
Description

Provides financial assistance for eligible residents to purchase healthy and nutritious foods. Offers three day expedited service for some special emergency situations. Issues Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards with a monthly credit to purchase groceries. EBT cards accepted at participating retailers including grocery stores and farmers markets.

6.1.2026 Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) rule information link:

CalFresh | Kern County, CA - Department of Human Services

Agency Status Active
Coverage Area Kern County

Defined coverage areas:
California - Kern County
Physical Address 100 East California Avenue
Bakersfield CA
93307 United States
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Hours Of Operation Monday-Friday: 7:30am-4:00pm Online application available 24/7

Mon: 7:30am 4:00pm
Tue: 7:30am 4:00pm
Wed: 7:30am 4:00pm
Thu: 7:30am 4:00pm
Fri: 7:30am 4:00pm
Physical Location Description North/East corner of Union Avenue and California Avenue
Disabilities Access wheelchair accessible, designated parking
Bus Service Access Bus 44
Public Access Transportation Kern Transit
Program
Eligibility Low income households. Must report required documentation every three months in order to maintain food stamp eligibility.
Languages Offered Interpreters Available
Program Fees No Fee
Application Process - Apply online: BenefitsCal.org, GetCalFresh.org - Request an application in person, by phone, by fax, by mail - Apply in person
Documents Required Proof of identity, social security numbers for all household members, proof of income
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CalWorks
Child Protective Services
Resource Family Approval
Jamison Children's Center
Jobs First Center
Medi-Cal
Safe Surrender Baby Law
Sun BUCKS
General Assistance
Kern County Human Services- Shafter


Contact Information
Mailing Address PO Box 511
Bakersfield CA
93302 United States
Business 661-631-6000
Fax Number 661-631-6573
CalFresh Application Request 661-631-6062
Customer Assistance TeleCenter 877-410-8812
Main Email Address [email protected]
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Sites offering this Program DHS - Delano
DHS - Lake Isabella
DHS - Lamont
DHS - Mojave
DHS - Ridgecrest
DHS - Shafter
DHS - Taft
DHS- Bakersfield (Main Office)


Legal and Financial
Tax Status None or unknown
Legal Status None or unknown
 Last Verified On: 5/8/2026