CalFresh

California residents who are U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees / asylees, immigrants receiving immigration relief through VAWA and U or T visa holders who meet the income requirements in this matrix are eligible for CalFresh.

Hively provides in-person application assistance. We have Application Specialists in our Pleasant, Fremont and Oakland offices.

• Step 1. Participate in a five-minute phone-based or in-person “pre-screening” interview with a Hively Application Specialist to discuss your potential eligibility. 
• Step 2. Based on a successful pre-screening, participate in a 30-minute in-person session with a Hively Application Specialist at one of our offices to complete the online CalFresh application (this will include verification of identity, immigration status, income and proof of expenses).
• Step 3. Participate in a final phone call with an Alameda County eligibility worker to review your application.
  • The County will make a final eligibility determination; successful applicants will be mailed EBT / Debit cards that work like ATM cards and are accepted at most grocery stores and farmers’ markets.