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Food and General Relief Aid
The
Food and Nutrition Services program is a federal program that helps low-income people buy the food they need for good health and nutrition. Benefits can be accessed using the
EBT (electronic benefit transfer) card.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy. A more detailed program description and information can be found on the
WIC website.
The
Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP) provides emergency food supplies to low-income households and individuals, as well as mass feeding sites such as soup kitchens. To obtain information regarding the EFAP food distribution agency serving your county, visit the
EFAP website.
Disaster Grant Assistance for Individuals and Families: The California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Disaster Services Branch (DSB), can provide grant assistance through two programs. They are the State Supplemental Grant Program (SSGP) and the Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP).
Food Banks and Rescue programs is a listing of food banks and rescue programs throughout California.
The
Adult Support Services program provides relief and support to adults without resources who are not supported by their own means, other public funds, or assistance programs. Benefits, payment levels, and eligibility requirements of these county programs will vary among each of California's 58 counties. For further information or to apply for the program, contact the department of social or human services in your county of residence.
- EL MONTE DISTRICT OFFICE, 3350 Aerojet Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731, (626) 569-3100
Participant Help Line (626) 569-3183 or (626) 569-3688
- PASADENA DISTRICT OFFICE, 955 N. Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104, (626) 791-6333
Participant Help Line (626) 791-6730
- POMONA DISTRICT OFFICE, 2040 W. Holt Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768, (909) 865-5210
Participant Help Line (909) 868-6499
