Eight ways to apply for CalFresh

The days of a mother or father having to take a whole day off work and drag their kids to sit in a government office waiting for hours to get food assistance are long gone – much like the days when food stamps came in a book of coupons.

Nowadays, someone applying for CalFresh benefits can do it from pretty much anywhere, at any time of the day.

It’s all part of the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency’s efforts to expand ways eligible residents can apply for and access assistance.

CalFresh helps families and individuals who meet certain income guidelines supplement their food b...