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CalFresh | COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO - HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY (SFHSA), BENEFITS AND FAMILY SUPPORT (BFS)

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Resource Name:CalFresh | COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO - HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY (SFHSA), BENEFITS AND FAMILY SUPPORT (BFS)

CalFresh

address

1235 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Eligibility

California residents with household size and income below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level

Required documents

Social Security Number, photo identification, income information
415-557-5351

Fax

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Fax

415-557-5000

Voice

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Phone

855-355-5757

Voice

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Phone

www.benefitscal.com

Voice

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Website

415-557-5214

Voice

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TTY

www.getcalfresh.org

Voice

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Website

Application process

Apply online, call for appointment, or visit during program hours

Fees

No fee

Service area

San Francisco County, CA

Provides financial assistance for eligible residents to purchase healthy and nutritious foods. Offers three day expedited service for some special emergency situations. Issues Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards with a monthly credit to purchase groceries. EBT cards accepted at participating retailers including grocery stores and farmers markets. CalFresh is the state version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). EBT Online Purchases CalFresh EBT has extended service for online use at approved retailers. Recipients can purchase eligible groceries at participating stores for delivery and pickup. Restaurant Meals Program CalFresh EBT cards accepted at various locations participating in the Restaurant Meals Program. CalFresh eligible recipients are able to buy prepared meals at participating restaurant vendors. CalFresh recipients experiencing homelessness, with a disability, or age 60 and older eligible.

Last assured

08/21/2025

What's Here

Providing organization

COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO - HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY (SFHSA), BENEFITS AND FAMILY SUPPORT (BFS)

San Francisco department providing food, healthcare, financial, employment, childcare, and child protective services.