What’s your living situation & how are shared living situations handled?

In shared living arrangements where meals are purchased and prepared together, the Head of Household would apply for CalFresh benefits on behalf of the entire household (i.e. foster/relative caregiver, guardian homes).
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In shared living arrangements where meals are purchased and prepared separately, each individual may apply for CalFresh benefits separately (i.e. THP+FC, renting a room in a SILP).

Student Verifications: What will you need for your interview?

• You will want to start gathering the following verification documents to submit to the county when requested before your case is approved.
  • Identification (driver’s license, social security card, birth certificate, or school ID card)
  • Proof of residency (utility bill or something with a physical address, or written verification from roommate stating that you pay a portion of utilities or rent)
  • Proof of income (usually last two pay periods)
  • Proof of units enrolled in and proof of financial aid award package
  • Contract showing meal plan (if applicable, must provide less than 50% of meals to be eligible)
  • College faculty and staff can provide Cal Fresh Eligibility Criteria document for students

Student Verifications: What will you need for your interview?

• You have the right to ask for help to get the proof that is needed, to have 10 days to submit the requested proof, and to ask for a state hearing within 90 days.
• You have the responsibility to report changes as required and fully cooperate with County, State and Federal personnel.
• You are committing a crime if you give false or wrong information, or do not give all the information on purpose to try to get CalFresh benefits that you are not eligible to receive, or to help someone else get benefits that they are not eligible to receive. You must pay back any benefits you were not eligible to receive.