2-1-1 Bay Area is a program of United Way Bay Area
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2-1-1 Bay Area is a program of United Way Bay Area
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Provides financial assistance for eligible residents to purchase healthy and nutritious foods. Offers three day expedited service for some special emergency situations. Issues Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards with a monthly credit to purchase groceries. EBT cards accepted at participating retailers including grocery stores and farmers markets. CalFresh is the state version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
EBT Online Purchases
CalFresh EBT has extended service for online use at approved retailers. Recipients can purchase eligible groceries at participating stores for delivery and pickup.
Restaurant Meals Program
CalFresh EBT cards accepted at various locations participating in the Restaurant Meals Program. CalFresh eligible recipients are able to buy prepared meals at participating restaurant vendors. CalFresh recipients experiencing homelessness, with a disability, or age 60 and older eligible.
Eligibility
California residents with household size and monthly income below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level
Apply online, call for appointment, or visit during program hours
Documents
Social Security Number, photo identification, income information
Fees
No fee
Service Areas
Alameda is a 211 Bay Area Partner County. If you click the button below 211alamedacounty.org will open in a new browser tab.
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Contra Costa is a 211 Bay Area Partner County. If you click the button below the Contra Costa Crisis Center website will open in a new browser tab.
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