CalFresh Recipients in South Monterey County may Request Replacement Benefits due to Power Outage

CalFresh recipients in South Monterey County may be eligible for replacement benefits for food spoiled due to the recent power outages if the food was purchased using CalFresh benefits in October 2019.
To begin the process of replacing CalFresh benefits, recipients may call the Monterey County CB Care Center at 1-877-410-8823, or they can visit any of the DSS district office locations:
Salinas Office

1000 S. Main St., Ste. 216

Salinas CA 93901

Toll Free Phone #: 1-866-323-1953

Seaside Office

1281 Broadway Ave.

Seaside Ca 93955

Toll Free Phone #: 1-866-323-1953

TTY/TTD Phone #: (831) 393-0950

King City Office

116 Broadway St.

King City CA 93930

Toll Free Phone #: 1-866-323-1953

TTY/TTD Phone #: (831) 386-0537

Monterey County CB CARE Center

1-877-410-8823 CALL TOLL FREE

Business hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM—5:00 PM

Automated self-service available after hours

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