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CalVet Food Assistance

General Agency Information
Name: CalVet Food Assistance
Contact Information
Website: https://www.calvet.ca.gov/VetServices/Pages/Food-Assistance.aspx
Details
Description: CalFresh (Food Stamps):
The program issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores.
For more information or to apply for CalFresh visit www.calfresh.ca.gov or call (916) 654-1896.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program:
the name for the federal food stamp program, an online application system allows individuals to apply for the program through a secured site. For more information, call (877) 847-FOOD (3663) or apply online at www.c4yourself.com.

Emergency Food and Shelter Program:
United Way serves as the fiscal agent for the EFSP. For more information about United Way, go to www.efsp.unitedway.org.

Emergency Food Assistance Program
Food banks solicit and warehouse donated food and other products which is then distributed to a variety of community agencies which serve people in need. To locate a nearby food bank, go to www.cafoodbanks.org or call (866) 321-4435.
Languages other than English: None
Accommodations for Disabled Persons: Not Applicable
Public Transportation: Not Applicable
Eligibility: Check website
Fees: None
Areas Served: California
Funding Source: State Government
Subject Headings
Subject Headings: Veterans
This agency was last updated on April 14, 2020.