Local and Community-Based Food Assistance

Due to a lapse in government funding, over 1.5 million families in LA County and over 300,000 in Orange County have seen delays in their November SNAP payments – making it even harder for folks to keep food on the table.

Despite the shutdown, my office remains open and my team and I are ready to assist you. Please call (202) 225-2415 with any questions or concerns.

What You Need to Know

EBT cards will continue to function for any remaining balances, and partial benefits may only become available later this month. Please be advised that:

• Local SNAP Centers remain open and are operating as usual
• New applications, recertifications, and other case actions continue to be accepted, but may experience processing delays
• EBT cards continue to work normally
• Beneficiaries need to continue to comply with all CalFresh guidance and requirements, including completing SAR 7 forms or submitting recertification forms

Orange County Food Assistance Resources

• View the City of Westminster’s resource guides for food, housing, or utility assistance.
  • Local Food Pantries
  • Senior Resource Guide
  • OC Community Resource Guide
• Orange County provides home-delivered and congregated meals to seniors across the County.
  • Click here or call 800-510-2020
• For additional information about Orange County food banks:
  • Click here or call 211

LA County Food Assistance Resources

• You may use this locator for information about LA County food pantries.
• Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation provides food assistance programs for teens, youth, and seniors.
  • Click here for additional information, as pre-registration may be required.
• Los Angeles County provides a variety of food assistance programs for older adults in LA County.
  • Click here or call 1-800-510-2020 for additional information.

Additional Resources

• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program: California WIC plans to remain fully operational through November 30. Recipients should continue to utilize their benefits and keep attending their WIC appointments.
  • Government employees who are pregnant, were pregnant in the last 6 months, or have a child under age 5 may qualify for WIC if their income is affected during a government shutdown. WIC continues to enroll participants during the government shutdown.
  • If you have questions or want to apply for WIC benefits, click here or call 1-888-WIC-WORKS (1-888-942-9675).