In Contra Costa County you can apply at the Employment & Human Services Department offices located at:

Applications are accepted in person, by phone, and by mail, when the applicant is unable to get to an office. An interview with a worker will be scheduled to obtain facts and verify eligibility.

At the interview, applicants are advised of the rules that must be met to be eligible for Food Stamps. If the applicant(s) are determined to be eligible for Food Stamps, they will be issued through the mail.

If an interpreter is needed please ask at the time an appointment is made so one can be made available for the interview. There is no cost to you for the services of an interpreter.

For more information, click here to go to the County's website.

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