Use CAAP
Benefits and support
CAAP issues your monthly cash benefits on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. You can use your EBT card like a bank card for purchases at retail stores or at ATMs to withdraw cash.
- California EBT Surcharge Free ATMs: List of retailers/banks with no surcharge
- California EBT Locator: Map of grocery stores, farmer's markets, daily cash limit, and surcharge
- Two-party check/Direct Deposit: A two-party check may be used for a treatment program or housing provider – call us for information at (833) 879-1365.farmers'markets
- Free Muni passes
- Counseling for mental health, substance abuse, and domestic violence issues
- More free or discount deals for museums, utilities, legal advice, and more
- Journey Home Program provides eligible participants with a free bus or train ticket to a destination (in the lower 48 states) and a meal stipend. The program can also cover overnight shelter or hotel stay if the participant’s train or bus does not leave the same day. Get program details.
- Shelter services are available if you are applying for CAAP – call CAAP at (833) 879-1365
- Immediate access to JobsNOW!, HSA’s job matching and internship program: To apply call (877) 562-1669 or email applyforjobsnow@sfgov.org.
- Placement in a job.
- Earned Income & Asset Disregard Program: Designed to promote self-sufficiency
- Free California DMV Identification Card (one-time assistance only)
- Birth certificate if required for your CAAP eligibility
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if you have a long-term disability
For more information: Call (833) 879-1365 or fax (415) 558-4104.
🚨 New warning for EBT cardholders
A third-party app called “Ebt edge – food stamps” is showing up in the Apple App Store. It charges users $4.99/week or $60 for lifetime access — but this is not the official app. The state of California will never charge EBT cardholders to use the official EBT app.
Only use the official app: FIS ebtEDGE — it’s free and supported by the state of California.
To stay safe:
- Delete any unofficial EBT apps.
- Download the official app: FIS ebtEDGE
- Never pay to access your EBT benefits.
Your benefits and personal info are too important to risk. Please share this with others who use EBT.