CalFresh Applying for CalFresh

See our Check Your Eligibility page for qualification requirements 

• Online at GetCalFresh (English | Español | 中文) or MyBenefitsCalWIN
• Call us at (415) 558-4700 for assistance. You can also schedule an appointment for application assistance with our partner, 2-1-1, at 2EnrollMeSF.org.
• Download the application (English | Español | 中文 | русский | Filipino | Tiếng Việt) and submit it in one of these ways:
  • Fax:  (415) 355-2300
  • Mail: SFHSA, P.O. Box 7988, San Francisco, CA 94120
  • Service Center dropbox: Outside 1440 Harrison Street from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. or at 1235 Mission Street at any time.

Required documents:  View the types of verification you will need to provide. 

• Get interviewed.
  An in-person interview and written signature may be waived on your application during COVID-19 .
  We will complete the process by phone, mail, or electronic means whenever possible. 
• Receive approval or denial of your application within 30 days by mail.
  • Need immediate food assistance after submitting your application? 
    Call (415) 558-4700 to request Expedited Services within three days if you're experiencing a lack of income, resources, or extremely high housing expenses.   
• Receive your EBT card by mail in one week once approved.
  Your card PIN may arrive in a separate envelope. Card pick-up is available for those without access to a stable mail or phone.
• Disagree with a determination or benefit amount? Contact us. 
  You can submit an appeal by calling (800) 952-5253, or by mailing the Appeals Unit, P.O. Box 7988, San Francisco CA 94120.