Get help with benefits June 28
CAL FRESH
CalFresh will help people apply for SNAP/EBT benefits at the GRF Health Expo set for June 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Clubhouse 4.
Eligible seniors must meet income guidelines as follows: up to $2,430 a month for one person; $3,288 for a two-person household; and $4,144 for a three-person household.
The applying household must have at least one citizen or legal permanent resident with a social security number living in the household. Seniors on SSI or with disability can apply and may be eligible for CalFresh, which offers free food in Leisure World to eligible residents who are 60 years or older through Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAPOC). There is a monthly distribution site by Clubhouse 4. Distributions are on the third Thursday of the month from 9-11 a.m., when qualified people receive 32 pounds of food, including cereal, juice, peanut butter, milk, canned vegetables, fruit, soup and cheese. Qualified residents will receive their food the same day.
People may be eligible if they meet the income requirement even if they have a full time job.
Applicants must bring photo ID, Social Security card and GRF ID.
