Child/Adult Abuse & Neglect Hotline: 805-654-3200
CalFresh – How to Apply
Online
You can apply for CalFresh online at BenefitsCal.com. This is often the quickest and easiest way to apply for most benefits.
Paper Application
- Download an application (PDF) in English (Large Print) or Spanish. Download an application (PDF) in English (Large Print) or Spanish.
- Drop it off at a Community Service Center, or
- Fax it to 805-658-4530, or
- Mail the completed form to:
County of Ventura
Human Services Agency L#5290
855 Partridge Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003-9565
By Phone
- Call 1-888-472-4463, TTY 1-800-735-2922 to request an application, which includes a postage-paid return envelope.
Income Limits (through September 2024)
| Household Size* | Maximum Yearly Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $18,954 |
| 2 | $25,636 |
| 3 | $32,318 |
| 4 | $39,000 |
| 5 | $45,682 |
| 6 | $52,364 |
| 7 | $59,046 |
| 8 | $65,728 |
Eligibility
To get CalFresh benefits, your income must be under certain limits (see chart). There is no longer a property limit for most households applying only for CalFresh; however for those applying for CalFresh and CalWORKs, the cash resource limit is $2,750 per family or $4,250 per family if a member is over age 60 or has a disability.
If you and/or your family are eligible for CalFresh benefits you are most likely also eligible for Medi-Cal health coverage and may apply for both programs by completing the application online at BenefitsCal.
Don’t Get Scammed!
Beware! If you’ve received a text or phone call asking for your personal information, contact your county right away. Your county and the state will never text or call you requesting your personal information such as your EBT card number and your personal identification number (PIN).
Never give your EBT Card number and PIN to anyone. With this information, someone could steal your benefits. Always keep your PIN and EBT Card number safe and secret.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
