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East County News ServiceMarch 17, 2024 (Spring Valley) -- The program provides a one-time payment to buy food for those experiencing challenges from the January flood. Income limits apply.
All CalFresh recipients and new Disaster CalFresh recipients can use their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to purchase hot and prepared food until Wednesday, April 17, 2024 due to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the Jan. 22 storms and flooding.
To apply for this one-time payment, you must:
• Live or work in the disaster area during the disaster.
• Buy or plan to buy eligible food.
• Be experiencing challenges due to the disaster.
The County will review applications for:
• Net income, which is the total monthly take-home income after all payroll withholding and any liquid resources.
• Deductions for disaster-related expenses.
• Whether the total net income and deductions for disaster-related expenses are equal or less than the Disaster Gross Income Limit to receive the benefits.
Go to: CalFresh (sandiegocounty.gov) to get more information. Support will be provided at Family Resource Centers and the Disaster Recovery Centers. Look for the County’s Live Well busses at:
Spring Valley Library, 836 Kempton St.
Mountain View Community Center at 641 S. Boundary St.
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