If you get CalFresh, you may get extra CalFresh benefits on your EBT card to help buy food during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis in April and May 2020. See these printable flyers in English or Spanish, or read on below for details.
Will I get extra CalFresh benefits? If you got CalFresh in March or will get it in April, and you are not already getting the maximum for your household size, then you will get extra benefits up to the maximum. For example, a 3-person household that normally gets $200 per month will get an extra benefit of $309, because $509 is the maximum benefit for a household of 3.
When can I use the extra CalFresh? If you got CalFresh for March, extra benefit will be ready to use on April 12. If you got CalFresh for April, extra benefits will be ready to use on May 10.
Will I need to turn in paperwork or apply to get the extra CalFresh? No. You don’t need to fill out extra paperwork. The extra CalFresh will be added to your EBT card and you’ll be able to use it just like regular CalFresh.
What other assistance is available during COVID-19? You can call your local 2-1-1 or the state hotline 833-544-2374 to get referrals to additional local resources, or visit this resource page online: https://bit.ly/covid-food-resources.
What if I’m not getting CalFresh? You can apply! Go to GetCalFresh.org to fill out an application, or call 1-877-847-3663 to get connected to your local county office.
Why the extra benefit? It is intended to provide a little extra help during the economic challenge of COVID-19, and was part of the “Families First Act” (H.R. 6201) passed by Congress and signed into law on March 18, 2020.
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