Food Assistance

Apply for Benefits with BenefitsCal

BenefitsCal.com is a simple, secure way to apply for, view, and renew benefits like health coverage, food, and cash assistance — all in one place.

What You Can Do on BenefitsCal

Apply online
Renew your benefits
Upload required documents
Report changes
Connect with a caseworker

Programs You Can Apply For

CalFresh (Food Assistance)
Medi-Cal / CMSP (Health Coverage)
CalWORKS (Cash Aid)
General Assistance (GA/GR)
Disaster CalFresh
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI)

Additional Support Programs

COVID-19 and Public Charge

Important: Getting tested or treated for COVID-19 does not affect your Public Charge status. Learn more here:

SCE Energy Assistance Fund

Apply for a one-time credit of up to $200 toward your electric bill.

Must be an SCE customer with an active residential account
Must meet income guidelines or have recent job loss due to COVID-19

Download Application and send to: info@highsierraenergy.org

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

Get up to $30/month off internet (or $75 for qualifying tribal households), plus a one-time $100 discount on a device.

Call 866-932-0608 or apply here.

CalKIDS Program

Automatically enrolls eligible California children in a college savings account. No action needed by families.

Learn more: CalKIDS Eligibility

More County Assistance Programs

CalWORKs: Cash aid and services for low-income families. Apply
CalFresh: Nutrition assistance (formerly Food Stamps). Apply
Medi-Cal: Health care for children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Apply
CMSP: County health coverage for low-income adults in rural counties.
General Assistance: Cash aid for adults with no other means of support.
Covered California: Marketplace for affordable health insurance. Compare plans and apply online.

Your Rights and Accessibility

Equal Access: If you have a disability, you have the right to reasonable accommodations to access benefits. Staff will help you apply and stay enrolled in programs.

Learn more about your rights: (add link if available)

Have questions? Contact Mono County Social Services for help with any of these programs.