CalFresh 101
Enrollment Center
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What can you purchase with CalFresh?

  • Bread and cereals
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Meat, fish, chicken
  • Dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, milk.
  • Frozen and canned foods
  • Drinks and snacks
  • Plants and seeds to grow food.

You can buy anything intended for human consumption.

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What are the hours for Enrollment Center?

Enrollment Center is available Monday to Friday, from 7 AM to 7 PM

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True of False?

You can buy household items with CalFresh?

False. You cannot purchase

  • Pet food
  • Toiletries (soap, toothpaste)
  • Household items (cleaning products, toilet paper)
  • Alcohol and tobacco products.
  • Vitamins and medications.
  • Hot or prepared foods
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What languages does Enrollment Center offer

English

Spanish 

Cantonese

Additionally, we offer support in over 200 languages through our interpreter line to assist clients who may need language services.

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What are items you cannot purchase with CalFresh?

  • Pet food 
  • Toiletries (soap, toothpaste)
  • Household items (cleaning products, toilet paper)
  • Alcohol and tobacco products.
  • Vitamins and medications.
  • Hot or prepared foods
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What counties do we serve?

We assist clients in San Diego, Imperial, and San Francisco Counties.

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Where can you apply for CalFresh?

  • In-Person: At your local Family Resource Center (FRC)
  • Online: Visit BenefitsCal.com or GetCalFresh.org
  • By Mail: Applications can also be submitted by mail
  • 2-1-1 San Diego: Contact 2-1-1 San Diego for additional assistance with the Enrollment Center


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Does Enrollment center assist with in person appointments?

All appointments are conducted over the phone with the client.

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What is our process?


  • Enrollment Center: We conduct the application process over the phone with the client.
  • Submission: After the application is completed, we send it to the county for processing.
  • Follow-Up Support: We offer follow-up support to ensure the client’s application is reviewed and approved for CalFresh benefits.
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What does enrollment center assist with?

We assist with:

 Calfresh/ Medical Applications

Sar 7 San Diego/ San Francisco