Disaster CalFresh (D-CalFresh)

Disaster CalFresh (D-CalFresh) in Santa Clara, CA, is dedicated to providing essential food assistance to individuals and families impacted by natural disasters such as floods, fires, and earthquakes. As part of the federally recognized Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP), D-CalFresh offers a month’s worth of nutritional benefits on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, enabling recipients to purchase food at authorized retailers. This vital support is designed to meet the urgent, temporary nutritional needs of disaster victims during their recovery. New applicants impacted by a disaster can apply for benefits in person at local County Welfare Departments or designated application sites, ensuring that help is accessible and responsive to the pressing needs of our community.