You can apply for CalFresh online, by phone, mail, fax or in person.
Note: Complete as much of the application as you can. Your name, address and signature are necessary to begin the application process.
Online
Apply for CalFresh benefits online at BenefitsCal.com. To learn more about BenefitsCal, including new features and capabilities, click here.
By Phone
- Apply during business hours at 1-800-281-9799. Our Call Center is open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
- Get Social Services Agency office hours and locations
- Obtain secure and private benefit information for CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and/or General Relief
- Request a replacement Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) and/or Medi-Cal Card
- Access Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
By Mail
- Download a CalFresh application
- You can mail your CalFresh application to:
County of Orange Social Services Agency
PO Box 70003
Anaheim, CA 92825-9922
By Fax
- Download a CalFresh application
- You can fax your CalFresh application to 1-714-645-3489
In Person
- Applications for the CalFresh Program can be completed in person at one of our Social Services Agency Regional Centers between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
- To begin the process you will need to locate the Social Services Agency Regional Center that serves your city or zip code.
- You should be prepared to spend a minimum of two hours at the Social Services Agency Regional Center
- Unless there is an emergent need for medical care, benefits may not be issued the same day
Links
- Social Services Agency Regional Centers by Zip Code
- Social Services Agency Regional Center Locations
- Forms Available in Other Languages
For additional information about the CalFresh Program, please call the Service Center at 1-800-281-9799 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.