Community Benefits
The Community Benefits Branch provides temporary public assistance benefits and services to assist eligible residents of Monterey County meet their basic needs. Programs include General assistance (temporary cash assistance for adults without dependent children), Medi-Cal (health insurance for low-income families, seniors, and adults with disabilities), CalFresh (food assistance), and CalWORKS (temporary cash assistance for families). Refugee Cash Assistance/Other Cash Assistance Programs (temporary cash assistance for Refugees, Immigrants, Trafficking & Crime Victims). Eligibility for these public benefits is based upon income and resource levels.
Ways to Apply:
- By phone: (877) 410-8823
- By mail: Send applications to 1488 Schilling Place, Salinas, CA 93901
- By fax: (831) 784-5691
- Online go to www.BenefitsCal.com
- In office, visit one of the following locations Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
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Salinas
1000 S. Main St., Ste. 216
Salinas, CA 93901
Days of Operations:
Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays Phone: 831-755-4650 |
Seaside
1281 Broadway Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
Days of Operations:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays Phone: 831-899-8001
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King City Office
116 Broadway St.
King City, CA 93930
Days of Operations:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Fridays Phone 831-385-7400 |
Applications to download:
CalFresh - CF 285: English | Spanish Any programs - SAWS 2 Plus: English | Spanish
Methods to submit documents:
ONLINE: www.DSSupload.com Or www.BenefitsCal.com
OFFICE & DROP BOX LOCATIONS:
116 Broadway St, King City CA 93930
1281 Broadway Ave, Seaside CA 93955
1000 S. Main St Suite 216, Salinas CA 93901
MAIL: 1488 Schilling Place, Salinas, CA 93901
FAX: Salinas 831-784-5691 / Seaside 831- 899-8097 / King City 831-385-7450