CalFresh Basic Eligibility

Basic Eligibility Information
Income and Household Information: Who do you purchase and prepare food with? Use this number of people in your household to determine which row to use on the chart below. Using this row, is your household under the gross monthly income limit? If you meet these requirements, go on to Question 2.

Determine Your CalFresh Allotment (Effective 10/1/18 - 9/30/19)
Number of People in Household	Gross Monthly Income	Max CalFresh Allotment*
1	$2,128	$204
2	$2,874	$374
3	$3,620	$535
4	$4,368	$680
5	$5,114	$807
Determine Your CalFresh Allotment (Effective 10/1/20 - 9/30/21)

Household = a person living alone or a group of people living together who purchase and prepare food together. *Minimum amount is $16/month.

1. Citizenship:
   • Does your household include at least one US citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR)?
     • If YES, go to Question 3.
     • If NO, you are most likely not eligible for CalFresh benefits
     • If unsure Click Here for Immediate Assistance
   • If you have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) status, you are most likely not eligible for CalFresh benefits, even with a work VISA or SSN.
2. Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations:
   • Do you receive Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)?
     • If YES, you are most likely not eligible for CalFresh benefits.
       • Please note: If you answered YES, but others in your household do NOT receive FDPIR, they may still be eligible for CalFresh benefits.
     • If NO, go to Question 4.
3. Additional Meals:
   • Do you or does anyone in your household receive more than half (11 or more) of meals per week from another source?
     • If YES, you are most likely not eligible for CalFresh benefits
     • If NO, go to Question 5.
4. Age:
   • Are you over the age of 49?
     • If YES skip to Question 7.
     • If NO, go to Question 6.
5. Student Status:
   • Is anyone in your household a college student per CalFresh standards (enrolled at least half-time (typically 6+ units)?
     • If YES, visit the college student eligibility page for additional eligibility information.
     • If NO, go to Question 7.
6. You may be eligible for CalFresh benefits.
   • Call 760-921-5500 or stop by the front desk in the John O. Crain College Services Building (Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.) or in the Student Success Lab (during operational hours) and get support.

Additional Considerations:

• Is anyone in your household over 60 or disabled? If yes, make sure to add "medical deduction" on your application.
• Does anyone in your household have a child aged 0-5? If yes, you may also be eligible for WIC. Visit the WIC Locator Page or your local WIC office for more details.