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Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT)

Agency: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (CDSS)

  • Description:

    Works as a system California used for the delivery, redemption and reconciliation of public assistance benefits, such as CalFresh (Food Stamps, SNAP), California Food Assistance Program benefits, and CalWORKs (Cash aid, TANF).

    EBT Customer service line available to check account balance and/or report lost or stolen EBT card, and/or issue card replacement. Check balance online at www.ebt.ca.gov/cardholder

    • Phone:

    Email: piar@dss.ca.gov
    Website: www.ebtproject.ca.gov

    Program Hours

  • Hours: Mon: 8am - 5pm; Tue: 8am - 5pm; Wed: 8am - 5pm; Thu: 8am - 5pm; Fri: 8am - 5pm;

    • Location(s)

    CDSS Main Office - Sacramento

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 744 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Open to all EBT hardholder
    • Languages: Other languages available through the language line, English, Spanish
    • Application Process: Telephone call or visit website at www.ebtproject.ca.gov
    • Program Fees: Free
    • Required Documents: Call for information

      • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: N/A