Chapter 1-Intro Flashcards
Who funds CalFresh?
USDA-federally funded
Why was CalFresh created?
Improve health and well being of qualified households/individuals to meet nutritional needs
When was federally funded food program created?
During Depression Era started 1939
What was CalFresh originally known as?
Food Stamps
When was modern program piloted?
1961
When was modern program made permanent?
1964
What was program renamed in 2008?
SNAP
What does SNAP stand for?
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
What did Congress require in 1974?
Congress required ALL states to off food stamps to low income
How can an person apply for CalFresh?
*download application from SanDiego.gov under “how to apply”
*Applyat CalFresh. org
*call 2-1-1 line
*submit application in person at any (FRC)
*Call Access to request application
How are Benefits delivered?
EBT
What dates are EBT funds issued?
1st thru 10th of month based on last digit of case number
When are benefits available?
Delivered by 5am
What happens to benefits left at end of month?
Benefits leftover roll over to next month
What happens to Benefits not used in 364 days?
Benefits are expunged (removed)
What can be bought with CalFresh benefits?
Bread, cereal, fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, seeds, plants
What can not be bought using EBT benefits?
No alcohol, cigarettes, tobacco, vitamins, medicine, non-food items like pet food, soap, paper products, household supplies
What is the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP)?
Program offered to those do not have access/cook food or those who may have difficulty preparing meals themselves
Who are those who may have access to the RMP program-Restaurant Meals Program
Homeless, elderly, disabled
What category does HOT food fall under?
Restaurant Meal Program offered to those who do not have access to store/ cook food or have difficulty preparing meals themselves
What are HSS responsibilities?
Determining eligibility and maintaining ongoing caseloads for the programs administered through Health and Human Services Agency
What is INTAKE?
Interviewing customers and processing new applications through disposition
What are STATUS REPORTS?
Processing status reports for CalFresh and CalWorks
What are RENEWALS?
Processing renewals/redeterminations
What are CHANGES?
Processing changes the customer reports like changes income, household, property and residency
What is ACCESS?
ACCESS is the County call center where staff answer phones and customer emails, processing changes
Is being sponsored a condition to be eligible for SNAP-federal funding?
No. That is not a condition for federally funded SNAP
