What to Expect After Applying for CalFresh

What to Expect After Applying for CalFresh

What to expect next

Expect a phone call or mail within 14 days about your interview. Make sure you can accept voicemail messages.

If you miss your interview or have not received any contact in 14 days, call the county phone number listed below.

Your worker may also provide you with a list of additional documents that you need to submit within 30 days from today to verify your eligibility.

If approved, you will have a semi-annual report (SAR-7) sent to you in six months and a recertification one year after you apply. If something in your household changes, you should report it within 10 days of when the change takes place.

What to expect next

Expect a phone call or mail within 14 days about your interview. Make sure you can accept voicemail messages.

If you miss your interview or have not received any contact in 14 days, call the county phone number listed below.

Your worker may also provide you with a list of additional documents that you need to submit within 30 days from today to verify your eligibility.

If approved, you will have a semi-annual report (SAR-7) sent to you in six months and a recertification one year after you apply. If something in your household changes, you should report it within 10 days of when the change takes place.

Locations: Santa Clara County Social Services

Phone Application Center (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.): 1-408-758-3800
24-Hr Automated Information Line: 1-408-758-4600

Locations: San Mateo County Social Services

BEST CalFresh Office: 1-800-223-8383

Daly City
271 92nd Street

South San Francisco
1487 Huntington Avenue
*This office is temporarily closed.

Redwood City
2500 Middlefield Road

East Palo Alto
2415 University Avenue