Transcription of CalFresh Eligibility Quick Guide - apifm.org
1 CalFresh EligibilityQUICK GUIDEG uidelines Oct 1, 2020 to Sept 30, 2021 HouseholdSizeGrossMonthlyIncomeNetMonthl yIncome12345$5,114$2,557$4,368$2,184$3,6 20$1,810$2,874$2,128$1,064$1,437 YOUR HOUSEHOLD MAY BE ELIGIBLE IF: CalFresh , also known as Supplemental NutritionAssistance Program (SNAP), is a federally-fundednutrition program that can help Californians buyhealthy foods. CalFresh participants receive money onan Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card that isautomatically loaded on a monthly basis. The EBTcard can be used like a debit card to buy most foodsat authorized markets and food monthly income falls underguidelines (see chart on right)"Gross monthly income" =amount on paystubMembers 60+ years old and/ordisabled should look at "NetMonthly Income"A member receives SSI/SSP,CalWORKS, or General ReliefHave citizenshipHave a green cardHave refugee status, asylum, orparolee statusHave, or is applying for, a U-Visa or T-VisaBe a Cuban or Haitian entrantAre here on a student, work, ortourist visaAre here under DACAAre here under TPS, unless youmeet the other qualifying factorsAre undocumentedIf you have any questions, please refer to the Protecting Immigrant Families (PIF) online guides forvulnerable immigrants and public programs at If you identify asAsian American and/or Pacific Islander, please visit for more information andresources.
2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR IMMIGRANTS:To qualify, AT LEAST ONEPERSON in the household must:An INDIVIDUAL is NOT eligiblefor CalFresh if they: Sign up online
