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Food and Nutrition

We provide food programs to help improve the nutrition of people in low-income households. Review our programs below for more information and eligibility.

Los Angeles Wildfires (January 2025)

 

Hot Foods Purchases


Since January 10, 2025, all CalFresh households in Los Angeles County have been allowed to use their CalFresh benefits to purchase prepared/hot foods from Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) authorized retailers in Los Angeles County and neighboring counties.  This is in effect until March 10, 2025.



Benefit Replacements

Current CalFresh households who have been impacted and lost their food due to fires or power outages, can apply for a replacement of their lost benefits now until March 6, 2025. The household needs to complete a CF 303, Replacement or Disaster Supplemental Affidavit and submit it via either of the following methods:

  • In person at any DPSS District Office
  • Over the telephone by calling our Customer Service Center at (866) 613-3777
  • Online via BenefitsCal.Com
  • By Mail
  • Drop-off completed CF 303 at any districts drop-off box
  • By Fax at (310) 215-8220

 

Wildfire Impacted ZIP Codes
Eaton 91001, 91006, 91007, 91008, 91010, 91011, 91016, 91020, 91024, 91042, 91101, 91103, 91104, 91105, 91106, 91107, 91206, 91208, and 91214
Hughes 91334, 91350, 91355, 91384, 91390, 93532, and 93536
Hurst 91311, 91321, 91326, 91342, 91344, and 91381
Palisades 90049, 90073, 90077, 90095, 90265, 90272, 90290, 90401, 90402, 90403, 90404, 91301, 91302, 91316, 91340, 91356, 91367, 91403, and 91436
Other zip codes due to Qualifying Power Outages

91750, and 93510

 
CalFresh
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The CalFresh Program (formerly known as Food Stamps) improves people's nutrition in low-income households by increasing their food-buying power so that they can purchase sufficient food to meet their household's needs.

CalFresh and EBT News and Updates
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Please check here to  find all the most up-to-date news and announcements regarding CalFresh benefits and the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program!

Restaurant Meals
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Restaurant Meals is a CalFresh Program that allows you to use your Golden State Advantage (EBT) card to purchase prepared meals from participating restaurants.

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Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card
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If you are eligible for CalFresh assistance, you will receive an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) debit card. You can use your EBT card to purchase food items at participating grocery stores, order grocery online for pick up or delivery at participating grocery stores, and participating Farmers' Markets.

CalFresh Outreach
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Here are additional resources for further interest in the CalFresh program. There is an Outreach Toolkit to assist agencies in conducting the most effective CalFresh outreach possible, a list of community partners to assist the public with applying for CalFresh benefits, and more.

Additional Nutrition Assistance Resources

In addition to the CalFresh Program, there are additional nutrition assistance resources to help put food on your table!

 

 

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