- CalFresh Benefit allotments are determined using an applicant’s net income after monthly expenses. In order to maximize the amount of CalFresh benefits an applicant is receiving, we highly recommend reporting all eligible monthly expenses.
Tracking and Outcomes
- Webinar: CalFresh Outreach Scope of Work and Reporting
Useful Websites
- HHSA CalFresh Program Guides- County program guides on CalFresh, CalWORKS, CAPI, County Medical Services, General Relief, and Medi-Cal.
- CalFresh Program Regulations- State CalFresh program regulations.
- LSNC Guide to CalFresh Benefits- CalFresh guide created by anti-hunger advocates, previously known as the Food Stamp Guide.
- GetCalFresh or BenefitsCal - To apply online or for additional information.
- LaterDocs – To upload verification for an existing application or CalFresh case
For a list of agencies that provide CalFresh application assistance, please visit 211 San Diego or our CalFresh Assistance Page.
Commonly Used CalFresh Forms
Access to San Diego county forms in English and Spanish.
Applications and Forms
- Release of Information (English)(Spanish)
- An applicant must specify an agency or organization on the Release of Information form and provide a signature. The agency or organization can contact the county on the applicant’s behalf.
- This is the Calfresh Application form that all applicants can print and send in via mail.
- This form must be submitted (typically) 6 months after initial application in order to renew and continue receiving CalFresh benefits.
- This form must be submitted (typically) 1 year after initial application in order to renew and continue receiving CalFresh benefits.
- If an applicant would prefer to receive communication from the county in a language other than English, they may specify their preferred language by filling out and submit this form.
Verification Forms
- Employment Verification CF 0721 (English)(Spanish)
- If pay stubs or other forms of employment verification are unavailable, an applicant may fill out this form as verification of income from an employer.
- This form must be filled out by the applicant’s sponsor. It must be uploaded during initial application, renewals, and recertifications.
- This form may be filled out as verification of self-employment income and expenses if other documentation is not available.
- Sworn statements may be submitted as verification for an applicant when other documentation is unavailable.
Additional Forms
- EBT 2259: Report of Electronic Theft of Benefits
- If an applicant has their benefits stolen due to EBT skimming or scamming, they may request for the county to replace a month worth of benefits by filling out and submitting the form above.
- This form may be filled out and shared with the county to report household changes, such as income changes, address changes, changes to expenses, etc.
- If your applicant would like to appeal a county decision, we highly recommend connecting them with Legal Aid Society of San Diego. They can be reached by calling 1-877-534-2524 or by filling out the contact form ontheir website here.
For additional forms, visit the state website
