CalFresh (Food Stamps)

How do I apply?

Set up a BenefitsCal Account and then apply through BenefitsCal.

Once received, your application will be assigned to one of our Benefit Representatives.

To apply by phone, call the Phone Customer Service Center at 1(888) 421-8080
To apply by mail, send your completed and signed application to: P.O. Box 1320, Santa Cruz CA 95060
To apply by Fax, send your completed and signed application to (831) 786-7100

You may also submit the forms listed below to apply. If you do not have time to complete the entire application at once, you may submit the forms listed above with just your name, address and signature to start your application process.

CF 285 (4/21) English: CF 285 (4/21) - Application for CalFresh - Required Form - No Substitutes Permitted
CF 285 (4/21) Spanish: CF 285 (SP) (4/21) - Application for CalFresh
SAWS 1 (8/13) English: Initial Application for Calfresh , Cash Aid , and/or Medi-cal/health Care Programs
SAWS 1 (8/13) Spanish: SAWS 1 (SP) (ca.gov)
SAWS 2 PLUS (4/15) English: SAWS 2 PLUS (ca.gov)
SAWS 2 PLUS (4/15) Spanish: SAWS 2 PLUS (ca.gov)