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JUST GOT MY BENEFITS FINALLY!!!! Checked my balance and everything loaded. Thanks everyone for the help and letting me know I wasn't alone. This group is seriously a lifesaver sometimes.
glad it worked out! this happened to me once and I was freaking out too. wish they would communicate better
I'm new to CalFresh and this is my first time experiencing a delay like this. Reading through everyone's responses has been really helpful - I was starting to panic thinking I did something wrong with my application or missed a deadline. It's reassuring to know this is a system issue and not something on my end. I'll definitely bookmark that Claimyr service someone mentioned for future reference, and it's good to know about the emergency food vouchers if this happens again. Thanks for sharing your experiences everyone!
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THE SYSTEM IS RIDICULOUS!!! I made $50 too much on ONE paychcek last year and they cut me off for 3 months!!! Had to jump through HOOPS to get back on. They don't care about people actually trying to WORK and IMPROVE our situations!!! The minute you start doing better they PUNISH you by taking away food money!!! AND THEN THEY WONDER why some people don't bother trying to get better jobs!!!!
While I understand your frustration, there is some good news for the original poster. The program does have a gradual phase-out by design. As income increases, benefits typically decrease gradually rather than cutting off immediately. This is why checking if they applied all proper deductions is so important. And to clarify for everyone: occasional income fluctuations shouldn't immediately disqualify someone. For CalFresh in 2025, they're supposed to be looking at consistent income patterns, not one-time increases. If you experience this again, request a review and specifically ask them to evaluate your average income over time.
u should check the income limits online. maybe ur raise wasnt enough to actually disqualify u and they made a mistake?
That's a good point. I'll look up the current income limits and double-check my numbers. My household is just me, and I think I'm now making around $2,800/month gross. Not sure what the single-person limit is for 2025.
For a single-person household in 2025, the gross monthly income limit for CalFresh is approximately $2,430 (130% of the Federal Poverty Level). However, if you have substantial deductions like high rent, you might qualify under the Net Income Test even with a higher gross income. This is why discussing your specific situation with a county worker is so important. Based on the $2,800 gross income you mentioned and your $2,300 rent, you might still qualify under certain circumstances. Definitely worth following up on.
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System should be back up now - I just checked mine and it's working. They've been migrating to a new server system that should make the app more reliable in the future (at least that's what they claim). For future reference, during outages like this, you can also call 1-877-328-9677 and press 2-1-1 to check your balance through the automated system without having to speak to a representative.
You're right! Just checked and it's working again. Thank you for the shortcut for the phone system too - writing that down for next time. Appreciate everyone's help!
Oh wow, I had no idea there were so many workarounds! I've been dealing with the same issue since Monday and was getting really stressed about it. Just tried a few of the suggestions here and found an old grocery receipt that shows I have enough for the week - such a relief! This community is amazing - everyone sharing tips and helping each other out. Definitely bookmarking this thread for future reference. Thanks everyone for making me feel less alone with this frustrating situation!
So glad you found this thread helpful! I'm actually new to this community too and was amazed by how quickly everyone jumped in with solutions. It really does make such a difference knowing you're not dealing with these system issues alone. I'm definitely going to try that receipt trick next time - can't believe I never thought of that before! This whole experience has shown me how valuable it is to have multiple backup plans when the technology fails us.
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Update us if your benefits post! Emergency supplements should be prioritized in the system, especially for those experiencing homelessness. If they don't appear by tomorrow morning, I'd recommend going directly to the Tehama County HHSA office in Red Bluff if you can. Sometimes in-person visits get faster results than phone calls for urgent situations.
Good news! My benefits finally posted at 11:48pm. Got my sandwich and some other food that'll last me a few days. Thanks everyone for the help and advice!
That's great to hear! Glad you got your benefits and some food. For future reference, you might want to note the exact day and time they posted this month, as it often follows the same pattern each month.
So glad to hear your benefits finally came through! I'm new to this community but have been dealing with CalFresh issues in LA County. It's really helpful to see how different counties handle the timing - sounds like Tehama is pretty consistent with that late evening posting schedule. Thanks for updating us with the good news, and I hope things improve for your housing situation soon. This thread has been really informative about the timing patterns across different counties.
Liam O'Reilly
my ebt card stopped working last month even tho i had benefits on there. had to get a replacement card. maybe ur card is broken?
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Rajiv Kumar
•I don't think it's my card since it works fine at the regular grocery store, just not at the farmers market. But thanks for the suggestion!
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Micah Franklin
I'm new here but dealing with the same frustrating situation! Just wanted to add that some farmers markets also have a "token" system for EBT users - you swipe your card at a central booth and get wooden tokens or paper vouchers to spend with individual vendors. The market near me in Sacramento does this and it works great. Maybe ask if your market has this setup instead of individual vendor machines? Also, I've found that calling ahead on Friday afternoons helps - market managers are usually there prepping for the weekend and can give you a straight answer about their EBT situation rather than making you drive over just to find out they don't accept it.
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