LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- California's Electronic Benefits Transfer system will be temporarily unavailable for cardholders to make cash withdrawals or food purchases beginning Saturday night at 11 p.m.
Due to a change in vendor operations, the system will be down until 11:01 p.m. on Sunday, June 24, officials said.
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services is strongly urging EBT cardholders to withdraw the funds needed to purchase food prior to the 24-hour shutdown period to ensure that benefits are issued and made available to those who need it.
DPSS customers use the state-issued card to receive CalFresh food assistance and cash benefits. For many in the county, CalFresh serves as the first line of defense against food insecurity.
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For additional information, DPSS customers are urged to call customer service at 866-613-3777.