What you can get
Food benefits on a card for buying groceries
Who it's for
Riverside County households meeting current food-assistance rules
What you need to know
- The county checks household income and other current rules.
- Work and immigration rules can affect who qualifies.
- An eligibility worker may ask for documents or an interview.
More details and sources
Full program information
Official program name: CalFresh food assistance in Riverside County
Benefits and limits
Food-purchasing benefits for eligible households, delivered through EBT.
Full requirements
Eligibility and the benefit amount depend on household circumstances and current program rules, including income and applicable work and immigration criteria. Apply online through BenefitsCal, by phone, by mail or at a county DPSS office; an eligibility worker reviews the household and needed documents. The county page highlights recent rule changes, so do not assume that a past approval or another household's result establishes eligibility.
Read the program's requirements Checked Oct 30, 2026
Key requirements, not the complete provider checklist. Final eligibility, address and funding decisions belong to the provider.
Availability and area
Provider confirmation needed
Listed by the provider. Confirm current enrollment, appointments or funding with the provider; participation and assistance require its review.
Riverside County program with coverage that includes eligible Desert Hot Springs households; all other household, property and funding rules still apply.
Areas listed in the source
Desert Hot Springs
Where this information comes from
Riverside County Department of Public Social Services - official program information
Information collected Oct 30, 2026.
Direct official-source review on October 30, 2026. This listing summarizes the program; the provider decides eligibility and approval.
DHSed is an independent guide. The program makes the final decision about help, amounts and rules.