(DPSS)Department of Public Social Services can help you in a number of ways like cash assistance, Homeless services, Health care, Job and community services, etc. DPSS CalFresh program is for the people having low income who comes under federal income eligibility rules this program helps the people with low income put healthy as well as nutritious food on the table. The CalFresh benefits are issued through Electronic Benefit Transfer
DPSS CalFresh Customer Service Number: For any question about CalFresh program please call Customer Service at
(866) 613-3777 DPSS CalFresh Customer Service Hours: The Customer Service Center is available to assist for any query regarding calfresh
Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed on all Sundays and County Holidays.
Local Numbers: The customer can also contact on given numbers for calfresh related query at
(626) 569-1399 ,
(310) 258-7400 , or at
(818) 701-8200 Important Hotline Numbers of DPSS
Basic Eligibility for CalFresh
Generally, you may be eligible for CalFresh benefits if you meet the following requirements
- Receive CalWORKS or General Relief
- Have low-income or even no income
- Having limited property
- Are a U.S. Citizen or a legal resident
- Are an immigrant that meets certain criteria
- If you Receive Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment
Minimum Requirements to File a CalFresh Application
- Applicant’s full name and Household’s address unless the applicant is homeless district address is acceptable)
- Signature of any adult household member, Head of household, authorized representative, or any responsible household member
How to Apply for CalFresh Benefits
The ways mentioned below are used to apply for Calfresh- The applicant can in person through a Drop Box that is located at any DPSS District Offices
- In person with any of the Outreach partners of CalFresh
- By Mail to any local DPSS District offices
- By Fax at (310) 215-8220
Note: For further help call at
(866) 613-3777 DPSS Calfresh Benefits Login
In order to enjoy the benefits of DPSS calfresh the login account is a must through which the applicant can enjoy all the services of DPSS the steps to log in are as follows
- Visit the https://dpss.lacounty.gov/
- On the page there is a MY DPSS option that is located on top of page
- After clicking login page is opened where the existing user needs to provide a username and password.
How Does Calfresh Work?
- Apply and county will call the applicant within a week or 2 for an eligibility interview
- If the applicant is approved he/she will get an EBT(Electronic Benefits Transfer) card for groceries within 10 days
- EBT cards work in almost all the food stores and in farmers' markets
- The applicant only needs a copy of ID, Proof of any income, and for non-citizens proof of immigration status
Note: For any kind of query regarding calfresh please call at
(866) 613-3777 CalFresh Outreach Toolkit
The CalFresh Outreach Toolkit is a resource that is used in assisting the agencies for conducting the most effective CalFresh outreach possible. It is actually a 13-page catalog of various tools including all the marketing print materials like posters, flyers, brochures, etc. It also includes that CalFresh Program Fact Sheet, and a social media campaign guide.
What is DPSS Housing Program?
DPSS Housing Program is designed to assist homeless families as well as families at risk of homelessness. The benefits and the services provided under the DPSS Housing Program are as follows
- Homeless Assistance Program either temporary or Permanent
- Moving Assistance Program
- Emergency Assistance to Prevent Eviction Program
- 4-Month Rental Assistance Program
- Homeless Case Management Program