Documents Needed to Apply
Below is a list of documents needed when applying for CalFresh benefits.
If you are eligible to CalFresh Expedited Service, you will only need to show your identification. The other information/documents can be given to the eligibility worker later (See FAQ, “What is CalFresh Expedited Service?”)
| Verification | Documents |
| Identification | Your birth certificate, driver’s license, paycheck, voter registration card, school records or medical records |
| Residency | Your driver’s license, check stubs, rent or mortgage receipt, lease agreement, or utility bill |
| Immigration Status | Green card (I-551), I-94, or other document provided by the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) |
| Earned Income | Check stubs for the last 30 days, or a statement from your employer |
| Other Income | Your award letter or a current benefit check (example: SSA, unemployment, disability) |
| Housing and Utility Costs | Mortgage or rent receipts, a lease or statement from your landlord, a property tax statement, a cancelled payment check, or utility bill or receipt (not required, but this income deduction will not be applied until verified) |
| Medical Bills | Health insurance, doctor bills, hospital bills, drug receipts, pharmacy statements, etc. |
To find out if you may be eligible to receive CalFresh/SNAP, you can complete the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Pre-Screening Tool.
If you have any questions, call ACCESS toll-free at 866-262-9881, or e-mail ACCESS.
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