Los Angeles County residents affected by recent wildfires can now apply for new food benefits through the CalFresh program. The benefits are available to individuals and families who experienced lost income or disaster-related expenses due to the fires and meet certain eligibility requirements.
Beginning Monday, Los Angeles residents who live or work in areas affected by recent wildfires can apply for new food benefits through the CalFresh program. The benefits are available to individuals or families who are not current CalFresh recipients and who experienced lost income or disaster-related expenses due to the fires. Applicants must have lived or worked in one of the ZIP codes affected by the Eaton, Palisades, Hughes or Hurst fires as of January 7.
These benefits may also be available to people who were previously ineligible for CalFresh, including college students, undocumented residents and unaided foster care children. A family of four with a monthly income up to $3,529 may be eligible to receive $975 in temporary food assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently approved California’s request for CalFresh benefits to enhance fire recovery efforts — one month after wildfires erupted in Los Angeles County. You can apply via phone by calling (866) 488-8482 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. You can also apply in-person at any Department of Public Social Services. If approved, Los Angeles County officials will tell you when and where to pick up an EBT card, which can be used to buy food at grocery stores and other retailers
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