CalFresh | County of Monterey, CA
November CalFresh Benefits
Due to the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is not sending money to states for November CalFresh (SNAP) benefits.
This means counties cannot add money to your EBT card until federal funding is restored.
This impacts all CalFresh households and cannot be appealed.
If you need food now, visit foodbankformontereycounty.org or 211montereycounty.org to find your local food bank.
It is important that all beneficiaries continue submitting their SAR7 report, annual recertifications, and changes to avoid delay once funds resume. We also encourage residents in need of benefits to apply.
This does not affect CalWORKs or Medi-Cal for November.
Visit cdss.ca.gov for the latest information.
This means counties cannot add money to your EBT card until federal funding is restored.
This impacts all CalFresh households and cannot be appealed.
If you need food now, visit foodbankformontereycounty.org or 211montereycounty.org to find your local food bank.
It is important that all beneficiaries continue submitting their SAR7 report, annual recertifications, and changes to avoid delay once funds resume. We also encourage residents in need of benefits to apply.
This does not affect CalWORKs or Medi-Cal for November.
Visit cdss.ca.gov for the latest information.
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