How to apply for CalFresh for Seniors (60+)

Who it's for

CalFresh is California's name for SNAP (food stamps). For households where everyone is 60 or older (or has a disability), there's a simplified 'Elderly Simplified Application Project' — fewer documents, three-year recertification instead of one-year, and no work requirement. California's Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility means most senior households face no asset test for CalFresh. Benefits land on an EBT card and can be used at most grocery stores and farmers markets.

What you'll need

• Photo ID
• Proof of California residency (utility bill, lease, etc.)
• Social Security number
• Proof of income (Social Security award letter, pension statement, pay stubs)
• Bank statements (helpful but often not required for elderly households)

Where to apply

Renewals

every 3 years for elderly simplified households; otherwise annual