Food Stamps / CalFresh
Many local laws and courts have been affected by COVID-19. Please use the search for legal help tool to find a legal aid organization or self help center near you for accurate information and more support.
Read about where to file your lawsuit or case. Information on jurisdiction and venue.
If you cannot afford the filing fee or other court costs, you may qualify to have these fees and costs waived by the court.
Rules about income, money, and legal status.
No one is ineligible for either CalFresh or CalWORKs because of a prior felony drug conviction.
Underissuances: getting too few CalFresh benefits, and overissuances: getting too many CalFresh benefits.
This section will give you general guidelines for how to best prepare yourself for court.
Search by city, zip code, or phone area code.
Whatever the reason, you have the right to represent yourself, to be your own lawyer in all cases in California.
Apply online here instead of by mail, phone, or in-person.
Phone numbers for your county's social services.
Locations of farmers' markets throughout the state.
This online tool can help see if you qualify.
What to do if the CalFresh office has done something wrong.
Guardianships, dependency proceedings, getting a child out of a shelter, visitation rights of grandparents, when permanent custody is necessary, adoption, foster care, public benefits, relative caregiver options chart, and school issues.
Provides low-income seniors with check booklets to purchase fresh food.
The LSNC CalFresh Guide provides an independent, authoritative resource for advocates in California helping low-income households get and keep their CalFresh benefits.
Basic information about living in the United States and finding services.
How do I request a fair hearing regarding my public assistance benefits?
Check out some useful resource videos on public benefit.
You can also call 1 (800) 621 - 3362.
CalFresh time limits; How to keep getting CalFresh benefits (certification periods); Failing to fill out or submit the Semi-Annual Report form (SAR 7); Coming in for an interview before the certification period is over; Restoration of "non-assistance" CalFresh benefits after curing the basis for termination; What happens if the household moves; Replacing CalFresh benefits if something happens to them; Non-work program penalties.
Details about employment and training, workfare, and referrals.
If you don"t have money for your child"s needs, you can apply for aid.
Information on D-Snap and Snap eligibility and benefits
CalFresh, Hot Food Waiver, Food Banks