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Update: Just checked our P-EBT cards and the money finally appeared today! So for anyone else waiting in San Diego with last names in the second half of the alphabet, it seems like they're moving through the list now. Thanks everyone for your help!
Great news! Glad it worked out for you! 👍
That's awesome news! I'm so glad you finally got your benefits. Your post actually helped me too - I hadn't checked my kids' cards in over a week and just discovered we got ours yesterday! My last name starts with R and we're in Escondido. Looks like they really are going through alphabetically like everyone said. Hope this helps other families who are still waiting - definitely keep checking those balances!
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Just got an update from a friend who works at DPSS - apparently the system issue affected people with case numbers ending in 3, 7, and 9 the most. They're processing those accounts manually now, so benefits should appear within 48 hours. Might be worth checking your case number to see if you fall in that group.
My case number ends in 7! That explains it then. Thanks so much for this info - gives me some hope it'll be resolved soon. Really appreciate you sharing this update.
Mine ends in 3!!! Thank you for this info!!!
UPDATE: My benefits just hit my account about an hour ago! For anyone else waiting, looks like they're working through the backlog. Check your balance if you haven't already today.
That's great news! Thanks for updating the thread - it helps others know the situation is being resolved. For anyone still waiting, the resources I mentioned earlier are still available if you need emergency food assistance.
So glad to hear yours came through! I'm still waiting on mine too but this gives me hope. My case number ends in 9 so maybe I'll be in the next batch they process. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences here - makes this whole situation way less stressful when you know you're not alone.
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Wait are we talking about CalFresh or CalWorks? Because those have different issuance schedules I think? My CalWorks comes on the 1st but CalFresh is based on case number.
I'm talking about CalFresh (food benefits). I don't receive CalWorks.
You're right that they're different programs with different issuance schedules. CalWorks cash benefits typically come on the 1st of the month, while CalFresh benefits are staggered throughout the first 10 days based on the last digit of your case number. Both go onto the same EBT card though, which sometimes causes confusion.
My sister just called me and said hers came through about an hour ago and she's in Boyle Heights. Have you had any issues with your semi-annual report? Sometimes if your SAR7 was processed late or had any issues that can delay benefits.
I did my recertification last month and everything was approved. Got the letter saying I was approved for another year. Nothing about any issues with my SAR7...but now I'm wondering if something got flagged and they didn't tell me.
I'm in Mid-City and mine just hit my account about 30 minutes ago! So they're definitely still rolling out throughout the day. I was getting worried too since my case number ends in 1 and I usually get it on the 1st, but this month has been all over the place. Keep checking - I bet yours will show up soon!
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UPDATE: Our P-EBT cards finally arrived yesterday! Blue envelope just like you all said. Each card has $345 on it for my two kids. Thanks everyone for the help and info. I guess they really are still working through the distribution. For anyone still waiting, hang in there!
Glad you got them! Make sure you activate them right away and create a PIN. Sometimes they can get deactivated if you wait too long.
That's great news that you finally got your cards! Just wanted to add for anyone else still waiting - I'm in Clovis (559 area) with last name starting with M and got mine about a week ago. The distribution really does seem random within each batch. Also, if anyone needs help activating their cards, you can do it online at ebtproject.ca.gov or call the number on the back of the card. The website is usually faster than calling. Hope everyone gets theirs soon!
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Thanks everyone for the helpful info! I checked with my son's school and our address is correct, so now I'll just wait since our last name starts with V. For anyone else waiting - I found the official schedule on the CDSS website showing when each letter should get their cards.
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Emma Wilson
•can u share the link to that schedule? i have another kid at my sisters house with different last name
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Javier Cruz
•Sure! It's at www.cdss.ca.gov/home/p-ebt under the "Distribution Schedule" section. You'll need to select Shasta County from the dropdown menu to see our specific dates.
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StarSailor
Just wanted to add - if anyone is having trouble with their P-EBT card being declined at stores, try using it at different locations. I had issues at one grocery store but it worked fine at another. Some smaller stores haven't updated their systems yet to accept the new 2025 P-EBT cards. Also, make sure you're selecting "EBT" not "credit" or "debit" when you swipe - I made that mistake the first time!
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