The chart below is effective 10/1/2021 for the Thrifty Food Plan maximum allotment amounts based on household size.
Household Size | Thrifty Food Plan |
---|---|
1 | $250 |
2 | $459 |
3 | $658 |
4 | $616 |
5 | $992 |
6 | $1190 |
7 | $1316 |
8 | $1,504 |
Each additional member | +$188 |
As of February 1, 2011 your resources (bank accounts, cash on hand, etc.) are not considered in the eligibility determination. The resources of a household are only looked at when screening for emergency appointments and /or when a household exceeds the gross income limit for their household size. Resource limits are $2,250 or $3,500 if the household has an elderly and/or disabled member.
Household gross monthly income (prior to deductions) cannot exceed 200 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines. For a household of three, this is $3,660. A household’s net monthly income cannot exceed 100 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines. For a household of three, this is $1,830.
- Complete an online application from any computer 24 hours 7 days a week.
- By telephone (877) 505-4630
- Fax a completed application to (925) 228-0310
- Mail a completed application to any district office listed below.
Download a CalFresh Application: ENG | ESP - Visit any of our 5 district office locations:
East County | Central County | West County |
---|---|---|
4545 Delta Fair Boulevard Antioch |
400 Ellinwood Way Pleasant Hill |
151 Linus Pauling Drive Hercules |
151 Sand Creek Road Brentwood |
1305 Macdonald Avenue Richmond |
|
All office hours: | 8:00AM – 5:00PM | Monday – Friday |
*Minimum requirements to file a CalFresh application:
- Applicant’s name and
- Household’s address (unless homeless), and
- Signature of head of household, any adult household member or an authorized representative, or responsible minor.
For questions and assistance, please call the 24 hour toll free automated information line:
(877) 505-4630.