Cal Fresh is a Federally Funded program that supplements a low-income family’s food budget in order to ensure they are getting adequate nutrition.  The program name is Cal Fresh but beneficiaries no longer receive their benefits in stamps.  Instead they receive them electronically on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card.  For more information on EBT go to: http://www.ebtproject.ca.gov. If your EBT Card is lost or stolen please call:  1-877-328-9677. California Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is a state-funded program for legal permanent non-citizens legally present in the U.S. and determined ineligible for federal Cal Fresh benefits solely due to their immigration status. Are You Eligible to Receive Cal Fresh Benefits? This Pre-Screening Tool can be used to determine if you may be eligible to receive Cal Fresh benefits.  This Pre-Screening Tool is not an application for Cal Fresh.  An application for Cal Fresh must be made at your local Cal Fresh office. Pre-Screening Tool How to Apply Applicants are required to complete application forms. Applications are accepted in person, by phone, and by mail, in those instances when the applicant is unable to get to a nearby office. Apply Online: C4Yourself is an online application system that allows you to apply for benefits.  This  is a secured site and all your information will be private and safe. https://www.c4yourself.com/c4yourself/ Step By Step Guide Information Needed Proof of income amounts Proof of property values Citizenship status Social Security number Shelter costs Vehicle registration Information about work or school status If elderly or disabled, proof of medical expenses You Have the Right To: Receive an application when you ask for it. Turn in your application the same day you receive it. Receive your Cal Fresh (or be notified that you are not eligible for the program) within 30 days after you turn in your application. Receive Cal Fresh within a few days if you are eligible and have little or no money. Forms and Publications http://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/PG183.htm Where to Apply Madera 720 E Yosemite Madera, CA Chowchilla 125 S. Second St Chowchilla, CA Oakhurst 41969 Hwy 41 Suite B Oakhurst, CA     For maps and more information, visit the Facilities page. Hours of Operation 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Toll-Free Hotline If you wish to report any misuse, fraud, waste, or abuse of Cal Fresh, you can call this toll-free hotline number: 1(800) 424-9121. Last updated: January20, 2012

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