dont forget to ask them about any back benefits too!!! if ur kids qualified all year they should get the full amount even if the cards are late

I went through this exact same situation last year! After multiple failed attempts with the main number, I ended up contacting my county's social services office directly. They have P-EBT coordinators who can actually look up your case status and sometimes fix issues on the spot. For what it's worth, when I finally got my kids' cards, they were backdated to include all the benefits from when they should have originally been issued. So don't worry about losing money due to the delay - you'll get the full amount once it's resolved. Also, if you're comfortable sharing what school district you're in, that might help others here who are experiencing similar delays. Some districts seem to have more issues than others with the data transfer to the state system.

Try calling super early in the morning when they first open. I've had better luck getting through around 8:05am rather than later in the day. But yeah they should have made an actual announcement about ending the extra benefits instead of just quietly cutting them off! People plan their monthly budgets around this stuff!

Just joined this community and seeing this thread - I'm having the exact same issue! Been waiting for emergency allotment that never came. Really frustrating that the app still shows outdated info about benefits that ended almost 2 years ago. My family was counting on that extra money too. Going to try calling early morning like Paolo suggested and also check out that Claimyr service Natasha mentioned. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - at least now I know I'm not the only one dealing with this confusing situation!

Update: I finally got through to someone at the county office! Turns out the extra $95 was a temporary adjustment because of our decreased income earlier this year. It was set to last for 6 months and August was the final month. They said they sent a notice in July but I never received it. They're sending me a copy of it now. Thanks everyone for your help figuring this out!

Thanks for sharing this update! It's really helpful to know what the resolution was. I've been wondering about some changes to my own benefits lately and this gives me a better idea of what questions to ask when I call. It's frustrating that notices sometimes don't make it through the mail - seems to happen more often than it should. At least now you know what happened and can plan your budget accordingly going forward.

To follow up on the expedited services question - you qualify for expedited CalFresh if: 1. Your household has less than $150 in monthly gross income and no more than $100 in liquid resources (like cash or bank accounts), OR 2. Your combined monthly gross income and liquid resources are less than your monthly housing costs (rent/mortgage and utilities), OR 3. You're a migrant or seasonal farmworker household with less than $100 in liquid resources. If any of these apply to you, definitely call and request expedited processing. Even if you've already applied, they should still follow the expedited timeline once you request it.

UPDATE: I called the county number and after waiting for 45 minutes, finally got through! They said my application is still pending but scheduled for an interview tomorrow afternoon. The worker mentioned they're currently processing applications from 8-10 days ago, so that matches what several of you said about the timeline. Thanks everyone for your help and advice! Will update again after my interview.

Just wanted to follow up - were you able to get any assistance? One thing I forgot to mention is that if you have children, you might also qualify for CalWORKs which does provide cash aid that can be used for housing. The income limits are different from CalFresh but if you're struggling with work hours, it might be worth applying. The application can be submitted through BenefitsCal.com or at your county office.

That's great news that you went in person and got the application expedited! The Housing Support Program has really helped a lot of families in similar situations. While you're waiting for that decision, you might also want to reach out to your local Salvation Army or United Way - they sometimes have emergency funds that can help bridge the gap if the county assistance takes longer than expected. Also, document everything with your landlord (keep texts, emails, etc.) in case you need to show you're actively working to resolve the situation. Hope it all works out for you!