Where to find EBT phone replacement sites in Los Angeles? CalFresh card emergency help needed

Yes, there are definitely places in LA that can issue replacement EBT cards same day! The DPSS offices with same-day card printing are: - Glendale DPSS (4680 San Fernando Rd) - Metro North (2601 Wilshire Blvd) - South Family (17600 Santa Fe Ave, Rancho Dominguez) - Lancaster (349 East Ave K-6) You'll need to bring your ID and they can print a new card on the spot. They're open Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. If possible, call ahead to confirm they have card printing available that day. Hope this helps!

u dont need an appt u can just go but get there EARLY!!! lines get crazy after 9. bring ur ID and social and ur good. they'll have ur balance in the system dont worry bout that

I had to do this last year and it was SUCH a nightmare. I spent 4 hours at the DPSS office just to be told they couldn't help me because their card printer was down!!! Ended up having to go to a different office the next day and wait AGAIN. The whole system is designed to make us suffer I swear. And half the workers don't even know their own policies. One told me they don't do same-day cards AT ALL which is complete BS. Good luck dealing with this disaster of a system.

Just to add some important info - when you go to the DPSS office, make sure to tell them at check-in that you need an emergency replacement EBT card. They have a specific form for this called an "Emergency Card Replacement Request" that needs to be filled out. This puts you in a different queue than regular business. Also, if you absolutely can't make it to an office during business hours, you can request an expedited mailed card that should arrive in 3-4 business days instead of the standard 7-10. You need to specifically request the "expedited processing" when you call the EBT customer service line at 1-877-328-9677. The LA County DPSS website (dpss.lacounty.gov) has a location finder tool where you can see which offices offer card printing services, as not all do. Hope this helps!

Omg this happened to me last month with my CalFresh EBT card! I tried calling the county for 3 days straight and couldn't get through to anyone. Kept getting disconnected after being on hold forever. So frustrating!!! I finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual person at DPSS in like 15 minutes. They have this video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8 The worker told me exactly which office to go to for same-day card printing and even noted in my file that I was coming so they were expecting me. WAY better than trying to figure it out myself!

Hi there, I work as a benefits counselor in LA County. Just to clarify some information about emergency EBT card replacements: 1. All District DPSS offices CAN issue same-day EBT cards, but not all have functioning card printers every day (they break down frequently) 2. The most reliable offices for card printing are Glendale, Lancaster, and South Family 3. You must bring PHOTO ID that matches your CalFresh case information 4. If your address has changed since you applied, bring proof of your new address 5. The replacement is free for the first lost/damaged card in a calendar year, then $5 for subsequent replacements One important thing not mentioned - if you can't physically get to an office, you can authorize someone else to pick up your card if they have a signed letter from you and their own ID. This helps if you have transportation issues.

i went to the glendale one last week for my calfresh ebt card and they told me they only do card printing on mon, wed, fri now because of budget cuts?? might wanna call first. the whole system is a mess tbh

wait I'm confused... are we talking about the California EBT cards for CalFresh or the P-EBT cards for kids? because those are totally different systems. I lost my P-EBT card and they told me it HAD to be mailed, no exceptions. Only regular CalFresh EBT cards can be printed at DPSS offices. Make sure you're getting advice for the right program!

I just wanted to follow up - were you able to get your replacement card? Which office did you end up going to? It would be helpful for others to know your experience.

So glad you were able to get your card replaced! Thanks for updating us on your experience - that's really helpful info for anyone else who might find themselves in this situation. The 7:30am arrival time is a good tip since you still had to wait 2 hours even getting there early. It's frustrating how long these processes take when people are in emergency situations, but at least the system worked in the end. Hope you and your kids are able to get the groceries you need now!

This thread is a perfect example of why I love this community! As someone who's been on CalFresh for about 6 months now, I was always worried about what would happen if my EBT card stopped working. Reading through everyone's experiences and advice here has been incredibly educational. I had no idea about the emergency replacement forms or that certain offices had card printing on alternating days due to budget cuts. @Carmen Lopez, your professional insights as a benefits counselor are invaluable - especially the tip about authorizing someone else to pick up the card if you can't get there yourself. That could be a real lifesaver for people with disabilities or transportation issues. @Luca Romano, I'm so relieved you got your card replaced and your kids can eat! The 7:30am arrival time for an 8am opening is definitely something I'll remember if I ever need emergency replacement. It's ridiculous that families have to go through such stress when they're already struggling, but at least we have this community to share knowledge and support each other.

As someone who just joined this community, this entire thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm currently on CalFresh and had no idea there were same-day EBT replacement options available. Reading through everyone's experiences really highlights how important it is to have this kind of peer support network. @Luca Romano - I'm so glad you were able to get your card replaced and feed your family! Your follow-up with the specific timing and process details will definitely help other parents who find themselves in similar emergency situations. @Carmen Lopez - Thank you for providing the official perspective as a benefits counselor. The information about the emergency replacement forms, fee structure, and authorization letters for pickup is exactly the kind of insider knowledge that can make a huge difference when someone is stressed and doesn't know where to turn. One thing I noticed from reading through all the responses is how inconsistent the information can be from different DPSS workers, and how equipment issues (like broken card printers) can really throw a wrench in the process. It seems like having backup options and calling ahead is crucial. This community is such a valuable resource for navigating these challenges!

This thread is such a great example of how powerful community support can be! I'm relatively new to both CalFresh and this community, and reading through everyone's experiences has been incredibly educational. What really stands out to me is how @Carmen Lopez provided that crucial professional insight about the emergency replacement forms and authorization letters - that's the kind of "insider" information that can make all the difference when you're in crisis mode. And @Luca Romano, I'm so relieved you got your card sorted out! Your detailed follow-up about the timing and process will definitely help other parents in similar situations. I had no idea that DPSS offices could print cards same-day - I always thought everything had to be mailed. It's frustrating to learn that equipment breakdowns and budget cuts are making the service less reliable, but at least now I know what questions to ask and which offices to try first if I ever need emergency replacement. The tip about arriving super early even when offices aren't open yet is something I'll definitely remember. Thanks everyone for creating such a supportive space where people can get real, practical help when they need it most!

As a newcomer to this community, I just want to say how incredible this thread has been to read! The way everyone jumped in to help @Luca Romano with such detailed, practical advice really shows what a supportive community this is. I'm fairly new to CalFresh myself and honestly had no idea that same-day EBT card replacement was even possible - I thought you always had to wait for mail delivery like most government services. Reading through all the experiences here has been so educational, especially learning about the emergency replacement forms and how different offices have varying equipment reliability. @Carmen Lopez, your professional insights as a benefits counselor are absolutely invaluable - the information about authorization letters for pickup and the fee structure are exactly the kinds of details that can make a huge difference when someone is in crisis mode. And @Luca Romano, I'm so relieved you were able to get your card and feed your family! Your follow-up with the specific timing details will definitely help other parents who might face similar emergencies. This thread is going straight into my bookmarks in case I ever need emergency EBT help. Thank you all for creating such a genuinely helpful space where people can get real solutions when they need them most!

Wow, this entire thread has been such an incredible resource! As someone who just discovered this community, I'm blown away by how everyone came together to help @Luca Romano in such a stressful situation. I've been on CalFresh for a few months now but had no idea that same-day EBT card replacement was even possible - like so many others here, I always assumed everything had to go through the mail and take forever. The detailed advice from @Carmen Lopez about the emergency replacement forms and authorization letters is exactly the kind of insider knowledge that can be life-changing when you're in crisis mode. What really strikes me is how this thread shows both the problems with the system (broken card printers, inconsistent information from workers, budget cuts affecting service days) and the power of community knowledge to work around those problems. @Luca Romano, I'm so relieved you got your card and could feed your kids! Your follow-up with the specific timing and process details is incredibly valuable for other parents who might face similar emergencies. This is definitely going in my saved posts - hopefully I'll never need it, but knowing these options exist gives me so much peace of mind. Thank you all for creating such a genuinely supportive space where people can get real, practical help when they need it most!

This thread is absolutely amazing and exactly what I needed to see as someone who just joined this community! I'm new to CalFresh and honestly had been worried about what would happen if something went wrong with my EBT card. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been so reassuring and educational. @Luca Romano, I'm so glad you were able to get your card replaced and feed your family! The stress you must have felt with three kids depending on those benefits is unimaginable. Your detailed follow-up about arriving at 7:30am for an 8am opening and still waiting 2 hours really helps set realistic expectations for anyone else who might need emergency replacement. @Carmen Lopez, your professional insights as a benefits counselor are incredibly valuable - especially the information about emergency replacement forms, the fee structure, and the authorization letter option for people who can't get to the office themselves. That kind of insider knowledge can make all the difference when someone is in crisis mode. What really strikes me about this thread is how it highlights both the challenges with the system (broken card printers, budget cuts affecting service days, inconsistent information from different workers) and the power of community support to help navigate those challenges. The fact that everyone jumped in with such detailed, practical advice shows what an incredible resource this community is. I'm definitely bookmarking this thread - hopefully I'll never need it, but knowing these same-day options exist gives me so much peace of mind. Thank you all for creating such a genuinely supportive space!

This thread is such a perfect example of why communities like this are so vital! I just joined recently and I'm amazed at how everyone rallied around @Luca Romano's emergency situation with such detailed, actionable advice. As someone who's been on CalFresh for about a year, I honestly had no clue that same-day EBT card replacement was even an option - I always thought you were stuck waiting for mail delivery like most government services. The professional insights from @Carmen Lopez about emergency forms and authorization letters are exactly the kind of insider knowledge that can be life-saving when you're in crisis mode with kids to feed. What really impressed me was how @Luca Romano followed up with their successful experience, including those crucial timing details about arriving at 7:30am for an 8am opening. That kind of real-world feedback helps set realistic expectations for others who might face similar emergencies. This thread is definitely going in my saved posts - the combination of community experiences and official guidance makes it an invaluable resource. It's both reassuring and frustrating to learn about the system challenges (broken printers, budget cuts, inconsistent worker knowledge) but knowing there are workarounds and this supportive network makes all the difference. Thanks everyone for creating such a genuinely helpful space!

This thread has been such an incredible resource and really shows what makes this community so special! I'm new here and was honestly pretty anxious about potential EBT issues since I just started receiving CalFresh benefits a couple months ago. Like so many others, I had no idea that same-day EBT card replacement was even possible - I always assumed you'd be stuck waiting weeks for everything to go through the mail. @Luca Romano, I'm so relieved you were able to get your card and feed your kids! The stress of being in that situation with three children depending on those benefits must have been overwhelming. Your detailed follow-up about the timing (arriving at 7:30am for 8am opening) and the 2-hour wait really helps set realistic expectations for anyone else who might face a similar emergency. @Carmen Lopez, your professional insights as a benefits counselor are absolutely invaluable - the information about emergency replacement forms, fee structure, and especially the authorization letter option for people who can't get to offices themselves could be life-changing for families in crisis situations. What really strikes me is how this thread highlights both the system challenges (broken card printers, budget cuts affecting service days, inconsistent information from different workers) and the power of community knowledge to navigate those obstacles. The way everyone jumped in with such practical, detailed advice shows what an amazing support network this community provides. I'm definitely saving this thread - hopefully I'll never need emergency EBT replacement, but knowing these options exist and having access to this kind of peer support gives me so much peace of mind. Thank you all for creating such a genuinely helpful space where people can get real solutions when they need them most!