 The name for California's Food Stamp Program has changed as a result of recent State law. The new name for the program is "CalFresh". The name change will not change your benefits. The amount of CalFresh (formerly known as food stamp) benefits you receive will not be different because of the name change. CalFresh was established to improve the nutrition of people in low-income households. It does that by increasing their food-buying power, so they are able to purchase the amount of food their household needs. CalFresh benefits are used instead of money at the grocery store. CalFresh benefits are issued via a Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card.
 Effective July 1, 2011, grocery stores, drug stores and convenience stores within unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County only, will now charge customers 10 cents for each grocery paper bag given or provide reusable bags at store cost when shopping at these stores. This is as a result of changes in County Ordinance, Title 12, Environmental Protection, County Code Section 1, Section 12.85,
 which bans the use of plastic carry-out bags in Los Angeles County.CalFresh participants will not be charged for grocery paper bags when buying groceries at these stores. However, participants who only receive CalWORKs or General Relief benefits will be charged 10 cents for each grocery paper bag given. If you are a CalFresh participant, and are charged for grocery paper bags when buying groceries at these stores, let the store manager know before you leave the store. To find out more about the Plastic Bag Ban visit:
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Find out more about the services and activities associated with CalFresh Awareness Month.
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To apply for CalFresh benefits You can also mail in a
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