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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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Since we're on this topic, it's a good reminder that the actual CalFresh/EBT deposit schedule for Alameda County (and all of California) for 2025 is: Case number ending in 1: 1st of the month Case number ending in 2: 2nd of the month Case number ending in 3: 3rd of the month Case number ending in 4: 4th of the month Case number ending in 5: 5th of the month Case number ending in 6: 6th of the month Case number ending in 7: 7th of the month Case number ending in 8: 8th of the month Case number ending in 9: 9th of the month Case number ending in 0: 10th of the month This schedule never changes based on your name, and the county will never text you using slang terms for your benefits.
This is super helpful! Mine ends in 8 which is why I get it on the 8th. I'll save this info.
Just wanted to add - if you get any suspicious texts about benefits, you can also forward them to 7726 (SPAM) to report them to your phone carrier. They can help block similar messages from reaching other people. Also, the real CalFresh program will never ask you to "confirm your identity" through text links - they already have all your info on file. Stay safe out there everyone!
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Just saw that my emergency allotment was deposited about 30 minutes ago (8:45pm on the 16th), though I'm in one of those early counties mentioned above. For most people, I'd expect to see it tomorrow. The system often loads benefits in batches throughout the day based on case numbers. One important tip - if your regular benefit amount changed after recertification, make sure that's properly reflected before the emergency allotment hits. If there was a calculation error on your regular benefit, it could affect your supplement amount too. Double-check your Notice of Action letter to confirm your regular benefit calculation looks correct.
Just checked again and still nothing for me. I'll wait until tomorrow as everyone suggested. My Notice of Action shows the $16 calculation based on our income, which seems right since we're just barely under the limit now. Thanks everyone for your help - I was really stressing out today!
Hey everyone! Just wanted to give a quick update - I'm in Riverside County and got my emergency allotment around 3pm today (April 16th). Looks like some counties are definitely getting theirs early! For those still waiting, don't panic yet. The timing really does vary by county and sometimes even by case number within the same county. I've noticed over the past few months that mine usually comes anywhere between noon and 8pm on the scheduled day. Hang in there!
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Thanks everyone for the helpful info! I checked my BenefitsCal account again and noticed there's actually a new notice I missed that mentions the 3.0 rollout for my county (San Diego). Looks like my 2-year-old should start receiving benefits in July and my 4-year-old in August. At least now I have some clarity on the timeline. Does anyone know if they prorate benefits if your child turns 6 during a month?
Yes, they do prorate the benefit. If your child turns 6 during a month, you'll receive the benefit for the days they were still 5. For example, if they turn 6 on the 15th, you'll get about half the monthly benefit amount for that final month. The system calculates this automatically based on the birth date you have on file, so just make sure that information is correct in your account.
This is such helpful information! I'm in Fresno County with a 3-year-old and have been wondering about this too. It's frustrating how little communication there is from the county offices about these changes. I called last month and the worker had no idea what I was talking about when I mentioned the 3.0 benefits. Good to know it's automatic once our county starts the rollout - at least we don't have to submit separate applications. Does anyone know if there's a way to sign up for text alerts or email notifications when new benefits get added to your EBT card? Sometimes I don't check the balance for a few days and it would be nice to get a heads up.
Dominique Adams
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.
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Vanessa Figueroa
•I'm talking about CalFresh (food benefits). I don't receive CalWorks.
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Sadie Benitez
•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.
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Louisa Ramirez
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.
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Vanessa Figueroa
•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.
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Demi Lagos
•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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