CalFresh
CalFresh, formerly known as Food Stamps and known federally as SNAP, can help families and individuals put healthy and nutritious food on the table. With a CalFresh electronic debit card (known as EBT) you can buy most foods at many food stores and farmers markets.
The application for CalFresh includes completing eligibility questions that will include forms and an interview with a specialist. The County has up to 30 days to approve or deny the claimant’s application. If certain criteria are met families and individuals may be eligible to Expedited Service and receive benefits within three days of applying.
The application for CalFresh includes completing eligibility questions that will include forms and an interview with a specialist. The County has up to 30 days to approve or deny the claimant’s application. If certain criteria are met families and individuals may be eligible to Expedited Service and receive benefits within three days of applying.
Speaks Spanish?: Yes
Contact information
Phone: (530) 546-1912
Website: Visit website
Email: humanservices@placer.ca.gov
Address: 5225 N. Lake Blvd., Carnelian Bay, CA, 96140
Cost information
No cost or insurance information available.
Service area
State Served: CA
County Served: Placer
Additional details:
The Carnelian Bay office processes Inter County Transfers as their main function, and the office has very low lobby traffic. They can accept applications in person and can help set up an interview if the customer has no phone. Most applications are processed remotely with interviews conducted over the phone. The best way to apply is online at https://benefitscal.com/
