SNAP Office - Santa Cruz County Human Services Department

Santa Cruz County Human Services Department
1020 Emeline Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA - 95060
(831) 454-4165

Santa Cruz County Human Services Department Details

CalFresh, (formerly known as food stamps), is known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. This program provides food assistance to low income families. Individuals must apply for this program and provide all the required supporting documentation.

If approved, individuals will receive a monthly electronic benefit on an EBT Card, which is similar to a debit card, and can be used to purchase food items at authorized grocery stores and other retailers. The amount of benefit will depend on number or individuals living in household, monthly expenses, and other relevant factors.

CalFresh benefits cannot be used to purchase:

Non-food items such as pet food; soaps, paper products, household supplies, grooming items and cosmetics
Alcoholic beverages or tobacco products
Vitamins and medicines
Any food that will be eaten in the store
Any food marketed to be heated in the store

Additional Programs:

CalWORKs
Medi-Cal
General Assistance
Employment Assistance
Cash Assistance

For additional information, please contact the Customer Service Center Toll Free number (888) 421-8080.

Office Hours

Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

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