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Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) serves over 1.2 million CalFresh participants, making it the largest CalFresh program in the United States by participation.
LA County Special Features:
- • MyBenefitsCaLWIN online portal with full case management
- • GetCalFresh mobile application assistance
- • 45+ DPSS offices across LA County
- • Restaurant Meals Program for eligible participants
- • Multilingual support (Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, etc.)
- • Same-day emergency CalFresh processing
- • California Market Match at 50+ farmers markets
- • Integration with Medi-Cal and other county services
LA Advantage: As the largest CalFresh program, LA County offers extensive resources, multilingual support, and innovative programs like the Restaurant Meals Program.
Contact Information
Online Resources:
- 🌐 MyBenefitsCaLWIN Portal
- 📱 GetCalFresh Mobile App
- 📋 LA County DPSS Website
Hours of Operation:
- • Phone: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
- • Online: 24/7 application and case management
- • DPSS offices: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- • Saturday service at select locations
Major LA County DPSS Offices
Find your local Department of Public Social Services office for CalFresh services
Central LA & Downtown
Mid-City DPSS Office
📞 (866) 613-3777
📍 3525 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020
🚇 Metro Purple/Red Line to Wilshire/Vermont
Downtown DPSS Office
📞 (866) 613-3777
📍 1525 E 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
🚇 Metro Gold Line to Indiana
San Fernando Valley
North Hollywood DPSS Office
📞 (866) 613-3777
📍 14565 Sylvan St, Van Nuys, CA 91411
🚇 Metro Orange Line to Van Nuys
Antelope Valley DPSS Office
📞 (866) 613-3777
📍 335 E Ave K-6, Lancaster, CA 93535
🚗 Antelope Valley area service center
South LA & Southeast
South LA DPSS Office
📞 (866) 613-3777
📍 5401 S Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90037
🚇 Metro Silver Line to Slauson
Whittier DPSS Office
📞 (866) 613-3777
📍 12440 E Imperial Hwy, Norwalk, CA 90650
🚗 Southeast LA County service center
West LA & Beach Cities
Inglewood DPSS Office
📞 (866) 613-3777
📍 3200 W Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90303
🚇 Metro Green Line to Imperial/Wilmington
Find All LA County Offices:
Use the DPSS Office Locator to find offices in all LA County areas.
Los Angeles CalFresh FAQ
How is LA County CalFresh different from other California counties?
LA County offers expanded services including more office locations, extended multilingual support, and innovative programs like the Restaurant Meals Program available at 800+ locations countywide.
Can I use CalFresh benefits at farmers markets in LA?
Yes, LA County has 50+ farmers markets that accept CalFresh EBT. Many also offer California Market Match, doubling your benefits up to $10-15 when buying fresh fruits and vegetables.
Does LA County have the Restaurant Meals Program?
Yes, LA County has the largest Restaurant Meals Program in California with 800+ participating restaurants. Eligible participants (elderly 60+, disabled, or homeless) can purchase prepared meals.
How long does CalFresh application take in LA County?
Regular applications are processed within 30 days. Emergency CalFresh is available within 3 days for qualified households. Same-day service is available for dire need situations at DPSS offices.
What languages are available at LA County DPSS offices?
DPSS provides services in 12+ languages including Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese), Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, Armenian, Tagalog, and others with professional interpreters available.
Apply for CalFresh Benefits in LA County
Use MyBenefitsCaLWIN to apply online 24/7 or visit any of the 45+ DPSS offices across LA County.