CFAP

California Food Assistance Program (CFAP)

The State of California provides state-funded CalFresh food benefits through CFAP for qualified non-citizens who do not qualify for federal benefits. CFAP benefits are issued through the same case as federal CalFresh benefits.

CFAP Expansion

Great News! Soon all California immigrants age 55 years or older will be able to get CFAP food benefits regardless of immigration status as long as they meet all of the other CalFresh eligibility criteria. With this change, all Californians age 55 years or older, regardless of their immigration status, will be able to receive a monthly food benefit to help meet their basic needs.

Important! This benefit is not available yet. The CFAP expansion will be implemented on October 1, 2025. Visit the CDSS web page for more information on CFAP expansion at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/calfresh/california-food-assistance-program.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be necessary to allow a qualified individual with a disability equal and meaningful access to programs or services, to comply with program requirements, to participate fully in programs, services, and activities, or to avoid potential sanctions for disability-related noncompliance with program rules.

Reasonable accommodations and services in multiple languages are available at no cost to you. If you require a reasonable accommodation or an interpreter, please let a worker know.

Learn more about your rights by viewing the "Know Your Rights" (PUB 13) brochure.