CalFresh (SNAP), EBT and WIC
CalFresh (SNAP) & EBT
CalFresh helps improve the nutrition of people in low-income households by increasing their food-buying power. With CalFresh benefits in hand, you can spend more at the grocery store with an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to access better food choices.
Am I eligible for CalFresh?
Here are the eligibility and reporting requirements related to obtaining CalFresh. If you feel like you are eligible but have been denied status, please contact Legal Aid Foundation of LA – Long Beach Office.
The federal government offers this online pre-screening tool you can take at home to see if you are eligible for benefits.
Also, The Childrens Clinic and LA County Helps provide one-stop access to all the benefits you may be eligible for using an online questionnaire.
How do I apply for CalFresh?
WIC
WIC is the federal government’s health and nutrition support program for women, infants and children. WIC helps families buy eggs, milk and other essential healthy foods to grow healthy babies and children and support a mother’s health during child rearing.
Am I eligible for WIC?
WIC’s eligibility requirements are described here. California’s State website also provides this nifty WIC Self-Assessment test you can take online.
How do I apply for WIC?
The City of Long Beach Nutrition Services Division (NSD) – WIC Program can help you learn and apply for WIC benefits. Take the eligibility assessment above and then call (562) 570-4242 or walk-in to one of the Long Beach WIC centers with the necessary materials.
FREE FOOD ASSISTANCE
There are many more food resources available throughout the city, available on our food map.
CalFresh (SNAP) & EBT
CalFresh helps improve the nutrition of people in low-income households by increasing their food-buying power. With CalFresh benefits in hand, you can spend more at the grocery store with an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to access better food choices.
Am I eligible for CalFresh?
Here are the eligibility and reporting requirements related to obtaining CalFresh. If you feel like you are eligible but have been denied status, please contact Legal Aid Foundation of LA – Long Beach Office.
The federal government offers this online pre-screening tool you can take at home to see if you are eligible for benefits.
Also, The Childrens Clinic and LA County Helps provide one-stop access to all the benefits you may be eligible for using an online questionnaire.
How do I apply for CalFresh?
- Apply for CalFresh online and manage your benefits here
- Fill out the CalFresh Application and mail it in.
- Visit the County Public Social Services office at:
2961 E. Victoria St.
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221
(310) 603-5100, M-F, 8am-5pm
WIC
WIC is the federal government’s health and nutrition support program for women, infants and children. WIC helps families buy eggs, milk and other essential healthy foods to grow healthy babies and children and support a mother’s health during child rearing.
Am I eligible for WIC?
WIC’s eligibility requirements are described here. California’s State website also provides this nifty WIC Self-Assessment test you can take online.
How do I apply for WIC?
The City of Long Beach Nutrition Services Division (NSD) – WIC Program can help you learn and apply for WIC benefits. Take the eligibility assessment above and then call (562) 570-4242 or walk-in to one of the Long Beach WIC centers with the necessary materials.
FREE FOOD ASSISTANCE
There are many more food resources available throughout the city, available on our food map.