Recipients

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Do you receive SSI/SSP benefits?

You may be eligible for CalFresh!

  • Receiving CalFresh will not reduce your SSI payment amount.

  • SSI recipients living alone or with another person not currently receiving CalFresh will likely be eligible for benefits and will need to apply for CalFresh.

  • All CalFresh households are currently receiving the maximum amount for their household size due to the pandemic until the public health emergency is lifted at the federal level.

  • If you apply for CalFresh, we highly recommend reporting all monthly medical expenses paid out of pocket. By reporting these expenses, you may be eligible for a larger amount of monthly CalFresh benefits.

    • Medical expenses range from vitamins to dental care to hospital bills. For a full list of eligible medical expenses, please see the Medical Expense Deduction Flyer.

    • If you encounter any issues with reporting your expenses to the county, please contact calfresh@sdhunger.org.

 

Remember:

  • Do Not give your personal information over the phone.

  • Do Not pay money for assistance.

  • Do Not accept unsolicited phone calls offering application assistance.

  • DO use the application methods below . . .

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Applying for CalFresh is easy!

Apply over the phone at 2-1-1

Apply online at www.GetCalFresh.org

 

Visit one of our partners for in-person CalFresh Assistance:

 
 

Are you a San Diego nonprofit organization or government agency that assists SSI recipients and would like help or information for enrolling them in CalFresh? Check out our Nonprofit Partner page for information and resources!