What can you purchase with CalFresh? CalFresh can be used to buy any food or food product that is produced for human consumption.Check your receipt from the store where you made a purchase using your SNAP benefits. Many stores will print your balance on your receipts. Food items can be purchased with an a EBT card. The electronic card for using CalFresh benefits is essentially works like a "debit card. " Officially, it is called the Golden State Advantage Card. The U.S. Housing Act of 1937 authorized local Public Housing Agencies (Public Housing. A new, easy-to-use card replaced food stamp coupons and paper checks for Sacramento County public assistance recipients.