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The County of San Diego is\u00a0urging\u00a0CalFresh recipients to check their\u00a0BenefitsCal\u00a0accounts for their renewal date,\u00a0watch\u00a0their\u00a0mail\u00a0for\u00a0a\u00a0renewal packet,\u00a0and\u00a0return\u00a0it\u00a0as\u00a0early\u00a0as possible\u00a0to avoid interruptions in benefits.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Over the last year, about one-third of CalFresh beneficiaries either\u00a0missed\u00a0their renewal\u00a0deadline\u00a0or\u00a0submitted\u00a0incomplete paperwork.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
How\u00a0to Stay on Track\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Check\u00a0the\u00a0renewal date in\u00a0their\u00a0BenefitsCal<\/a>\u00a0account online\u00a0<\/p>\n Here\u2019s\u00a0a\u00a0video<\/a>\u00a0that shows you how.\u00a0<\/p>\n Update\u00a0your\u00a0contact information\u00a0online<\/a>, by\u00a0phone<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0in person<\/a>\u00a0so you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0miss important notices.\u00a0<\/p>\n When\u00a0your\u00a0renewal\u00a0packet\u00a0arrives\u00a0in the mail,\u00a0complete\u00a0it\u00a0and\u00a0return\u00a0it early\u2014online, in the mail or in person.\u00a0<\/p>\n Early submission\u00a0helps prevent\u00a0gaps in\u00a0benefits\u00a0and gives\u00a0County\u00a0staff\u00a0time to follow up if\u00a0additional\u00a0information is needed.\u00a0<\/p>\n Resources for\u00a0CalFresh\u00a0Recipients\u00a0<\/p>\n CalFresh recipients with\u00a0questions about work rules or exemptions\u00a0can\u00a0call the County\u2019s\u00a0Access Customer Service Call Center<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a01-866-262-9881<\/a>\u00a0for\u00a0guidance based on their\u00a0specific situation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Those\u00a0who must\u00a0meet\u00a0work requirements\u00a0can get support through\u00a0the\u00a0WorkReady Hub<\/a>, a partnership between\u00a0the County and 2-1-1 San Diego\u00a0that\u00a0connects people with\u00a0job, volunteer,\u00a0and education opportunities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n