California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) and the Congressional Hunger Center present www.myfoodstamps.org, a comprehensive resource for outreach workers, food assistance advocates and potential program clients in California. Click here for more information about this collaborative effort.

The Food Stamp Program is a federal government nutrition program, like WIC and School Meals. People may be eligible to receive food stamp benefits whether or not they are working or have children. The average amount of benefits received per household is $200 per month and benefits are now distributed using the Food Stamp Advantage Card (shown below), that works just like a bank card or a debit card.