CalFresh Work and Community Engagement Rules: Pre-Screening Tool

Beginning June 1, 2026, some people must complete a CalFresh work and community engagement rules screening with their county at application or their next recertification, and every recertification thereafter. Once the screening is complete, the county will tell you what you need to do to keep your CalFresh benefits. Use this tool before you talk to your county to see if you may be required to meet CalFresh work and community engagement rules to keep your benefits, or whether you may be excused from the new rules.

You must contact your county to report your work or community engagement hours or reason for being excused. For more information about your benefits visit the BenefitsCal webpage. For more information and resources about these rules visit the CalFresh Work and Community Engagement Resources webpage.