CalFresh 101: Help Your Clients Access CalFresh

April 12, 2013

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Second Harvest Food Bank

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Food Connection Hotline

1-(800) 984-3663

8:30am – 4:00pm

Provides food referrals to callers within their zip code

Operators speak English, Spanish and Vietnamese

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CalFresh Application Assistance

CalFresh = EBT = SNAP = Food Stamps

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CalFresh Benefit Amounts

People in Household Maximum Monthly Allotment

1 $2002 $3673 $5264 $6685 $7936 $9527 $10528 $1202

Each Additional Person +$150

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Eligibility

• Very low-income children or adults who are legal residents (3+ yrs) or citizens and who do NOT receive SSI benefits

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Eligibility, cont.

• Special Requirements for:–SSI Recipients– Immigrants–Seniors–Disabled–Students

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Basic CalFresh Eligibility Flowchart

For households with moderate to no income

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Gross Income Limits (before taxes)

NOTE: Does not apply to households with ineligible students, ineligible immigrants, one or more getting SSI,

disabled or over age 60 Household Size Gross Monthly Income

(130% of federal poverty)

1 $12102 $16393 $20684 $24975 $29266 $3355

Each Additional Member +429

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CalFresh Assistance Locations

• 31 locations in SMC and 42 locations in SCC

• Application clinics held 1-8 times per month

http://www.shfb.org/calfreshmap

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CalFresh Assistance Process

• Promote/Screen

• Apply• Complete• Decision

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Verifications

• Picture ID – all adults• Proof of Income if they

have any – last 30 days• Social Security Numbers• Rental Agreement• Utility Bills

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The Truth About CalFresh

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CalFresh Partnership Example

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Opportunities to Collaborate

Menu of Options

We can provide you with resources

to help you reach more people!

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Referral Form

• Fax to SHFB• SHFB calls within

24 hours (x2)• Leaves message

for client to call Food Connection

• Telephone screening and appointment setting

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Thank You!Please contact us for any questions

Nicole MartinezCalFresh Outreach Manager

408-266-8866 x 294nmartinez@shfb.org

Anna DyerAssociate Director of Services

650-610-0800 x 424adyer@shfb.org

www.shfb.org