Food Stamps/SNAP Appeals/Complaints

DPSS OFFICES

DPSS offices are open for in person services. Program information and application are also available via Customer Service Centers at 866-613-3777 and/or its website.

The agency provides CalFresh (formerly knows as Food Stamps) services to individuals who live in Los Angeles County. Services include CalFresh appeals/complaints, and CalFresh applications. There are no geographic restrictions.

CalFresh benefits increase the food-buying power in low-income households. A household is defined as one or more people who live together and routinely purchase and prepare food in common; for eligibility purposes, more than one household may share a residence. Applicants must meet citizenship/residency, income, and resource requirements.

Benefits are issued via an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. Eligible individuals use the benefits to purchase allowable food products from authorized retail food merchants and certain farmer's markets. Individuals may not use the benefit to purchase alcohol, diapers, paper goods, pet food, tobacco or toiletries.

The amount of CalFresh benefits you get will depend on the number of eligible people in your household and on how much monthly income is left after certain expenses (deductions) are subtracted.

CalWorks recipients are eligible for benefits. General relief recipients, lawful permanent residents, and college students may also be eligible to receive benefits. Undocumented individuals are not eligible to receive benefits. Application and program information is not reported to INS and does not affect immigration status.

Adults, age 18 to 54, must meet certain work requirements.

Interested individuals should consult a CalFresh eligibility worker to discuss specific eligibility requirements and restrictions.