CalFresh | County of Monterey, CA
CalFresh
CalFresh is California’s food stamps (SNAP) program. The CalFresh Program is designed to supplement the food budget of low-income households to meet their nutritional needs. Individuals granted CalFresh benefits can buy food at a grocery store or other authorized places using an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. The amount of CalFresh benefits a family receives is based on household size, family income and resources.
To apply click the following link: Community Benefits
To apply click the following link: Community Benefits
- The Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) gives certain people that are at high risk for chronic hunger the option to use their CalFresh Food benefits to buy prepared meals at approved participating restaurant vendors. The RMP is available to older adults aged 60 or older, people with disabilities, and homeless persons, and their spouses. RMP | CalFresh
- California’s Summer EBT program, known as SUN Bucks, is returning in 2025. This food program provides families $40 per month for food in June, July, and August ($120 total) when children do not have access to school meals. SUN Bucks
- Additional Resources: Links | County of Monterey, CA
Quality Control
The CalFresh Quality Control Unit is a part of the Administrative Services Division. The Quality Control Team of the County of Monterey Social Services is comprised of five (5) quality control reviewers who are responsible for reviewing a sampling of cases provided by the State.
ATTENTION: If you do not cooperate with Quality Control, your CalFresh benefits may be terminated, and your future benefits may be denied.
What is a CalFresh quality control review?
CalFresh Quality Control is a process for reviewing random CalFresh cases which Federal law requires every month in all states. CalFresh Quality Control looks for two things:
1. The household is receiving the right amount of CalFresh benefits.
2. The CalFresh agency is processing cases correctly.
Why was my case chosen by Quality Control?
Cases are randomly chosen each month by the State for a quality control review. If your case is selected for a review, it is not because you did anything wrong or because there is a problem.
Is my information confidential?
Yes. The information you give the quality control reviewer is confidential and will only be used by those authorized by law.
Do I have to participate in the review?
Yes. If your case is chosen for a quality control review, you must cooperate with the review. A review will include an interview, and the reviewer will request documentation. If you refuse to cooperate with a quality control review, your CalFresh benefits will be discontinued, and you will not be eligible until you cooperate or until the sanction expires.
What letters can I expect to receive?
You will receive an appointment letter.
ATTENTION: If you do not cooperate with Quality Control, your CalFresh benefits may be terminated, and your future benefits may be denied.
What is a CalFresh quality control review?
CalFresh Quality Control is a process for reviewing random CalFresh cases which Federal law requires every month in all states. CalFresh Quality Control looks for two things:
1. The household is receiving the right amount of CalFresh benefits.
2. The CalFresh agency is processing cases correctly.
Why was my case chosen by Quality Control?
Cases are randomly chosen each month by the State for a quality control review. If your case is selected for a review, it is not because you did anything wrong or because there is a problem.
Is my information confidential?
Yes. The information you give the quality control reviewer is confidential and will only be used by those authorized by law.
Do I have to participate in the review?
Yes. If your case is chosen for a quality control review, you must cooperate with the review. A review will include an interview, and the reviewer will request documentation. If you refuse to cooperate with a quality control review, your CalFresh benefits will be discontinued, and you will not be eligible until you cooperate or until the sanction expires.
What letters can I expect to receive?
You will receive an appointment letter.
Electronic Benefit Transfer Card - EBT
The EBT system automates the delivery and redemption of issued benefits. EBT cardholders access their benefits using the California “Golden State Advantage” card. The EBT card provides faster service; the cardholder simply slides their card through a point-of-sale (POS) device or an automated teller machine (ATM) to access their benefits. To access a list of ATM and POS locations for EBT in Monterey County: www.ebtproject.ca.gov
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