Enroll in CalFresh

Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)

Verified Information

The CalFresh Program helps households increase their food-buying power. CalFresh benefits issued through Electronic Benefit Transfer, also known as EBT card, can be used in grocery stores and participating Farmers Markets.

Food stamps

What to do next

Ways to connect

Call 866-613-3777

Call to enroll.

Visit this link - https://dpss.lacounty.gov/.../calfresh.html

Visit link to download application form. Scroll down to the section "CF 285 - Application for CalFresh Benefits - Downloadable Forms." Fill out form in your preferred language. Submit form to any DPSS dropbox or by mail.

Visit this link - https://dpss.lacounty.gov/.../gross-income.html

Visit link to view detailed eligibility guidelines.

Details

Schedule

Mon - Fri	7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Sat - Sun	Closed

Documentation Needed to Enroll

Proof of ID and income, completed application

ADA Accessible

Yes

Accessibility notes

The website has accommodations for better visibility and other accommodations.

Free

Yes

Available Languages

Armenian, Cambodian, Cantonese, Persian, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese

Counties Served

Los Angeles

States

California

Eligibility requirements

Eligibility Requirements

Receive CalWORKS or General Relief; Income < 130% Federal Poverty Level; Have limited property; U.S. Citizen/legal resident; Immigrant that meets certain criteria; Receive Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP), Adults (18+)

Citizenship Requirements

US citizen or permanent resident (Green Card Holder)

External Link:https://dpss.lacounty.gov/en/food/calfresh.html