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Thank you all for the information! It sounds like there won't be automatic extra benefits, which is disappointing. I wasn't directly affected by the floods but was hoping for some extra help. I'm going to try using Claimyr to get through to my worker because I need to ask about updating my rent amount anyway - it went up last month and I forgot to report it on my SAR7. Might help increase my regular benefit amount at least.
That's a good plan. Reporting your increased rent could definitely help with your regular benefit calculation. CalFresh uses housing costs as a deduction when determining benefits. If you have any utility bills that aren't covered in your rent, make sure to report those too, as you might qualify for a higher utility allowance (SUA or LUA).
I went through something similar last year when I was confused about emergency benefits. Just want to add that if you do end up calling about your rent increase, make sure to have your new lease or rent notice ready when you call. They usually want documentation for any changes. Also, the SAR7 deadline isn't super strict - you have 10 days from when you receive it to turn it in, but they're usually pretty understanding if you're a little late with reporting changes that would help you (like increased rent). Good luck getting through to them!
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one time mine showed as pending but then didn't actually load on my regular day and i panicked!!! turned out there was a system glitch and they fixed it the next day but maybe don't count on it until it's actually there lol
Oh no, that would freak me out too! I'll try not to get too excited if I see it pending then. Just really hoping it comes through on time this month.
If you're in LA County and really need food before the 10th, check if there are any local food banks or pantries near you that can help bridge the gap. Places like the LA Regional Food Bank have locations all over and usually don't require much paperwork - just show up. Also, some churches and community centers do emergency food distribution. I know it's not ideal but when you're really tight on groceries it can help get you through those last few days. Hope your benefits show up as pending soon!
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This is such a good reminder to always verify information through official channels first! I've fallen for similar rumors before and it's so disappointing when you're counting on that extra money. For anyone who wants to stay updated on actual CalFresh changes, you can sign up for text alerts through your county office or follow the official CDSS social media accounts. They're pretty good about announcing real program updates there. Also, if you're struggling with low benefits like the original poster, don't forget about local food banks and pantries - many don't have income restrictions and can help stretch your grocery budget between EBT deposits.
I'm new to CalFresh and this community, but I've learned the hard way to always check official sources first! When I first started receiving benefits, I believed every rumor I heard and it caused so much stress. Now I bookmark the CDSS website and my county's benefits page so I can quickly fact-check things. It's really frustrating how these fake stimulus rumors spread so fast on social media - I think people share them because they genuinely want to help others, but it just creates false hope. Thanks to everyone who took the time to clarify this for those of us who might have gotten confused!
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just so everyone knows, they can take ur benefits without having your physical card. happened to me. i think it was from using my card at a sketchy liquor store. now i ONLY use my EBT at big grocery chains like ralphs or food 4 less. and i change my pin every 2 weeks. never had a problem since. also if ur benefits get stolen they WILL replace them but you have to be super annoying and keep calling and following up. the squeaky wheel gets the grease lol
yeah thats good advice. i only use mine at safe places too. my friend works for the county and she says they see so many claims from the same stores over and over. those little corner markets are the worst offenders
This is really helpful information everyone! I had no idea about the card freezing feature either. One thing I wanted to add - if you do need to report stolen benefits, keep detailed records of everything. Write down the date/time you called, who you spoke with, case numbers, etc. I learned this the hard way when my cousin had her benefits stolen and the county "lost" her first report. She had to start the whole process over again because she couldn't prove she had already filed. Also, take screenshots of your balance regularly through the app - this can serve as proof of when the theft occurred. The more documentation you have, the smoother the replacement process will be.
Alana Willis
lol i never answer numbers i dont know anyway, if its important theyll leave a message or send a letter. but yea thats the real number on the back of my card too
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Romeo Barrett
•That's normally my policy too! But then I got worried it might be about my benefits and they forgot to leave a message. Thanks for confirming it's the official number.
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NeonNinja
I've been on CalFresh for about 2 years and this would be my first call from them too. Reading through everyone's responses, it sounds like they're doing more outreach calls lately which is actually kind of nice? I always stress about missing deadlines so a courtesy reminder call would be helpful. Definitely going to follow the advice here and call the number from my card directly instead of calling back the number from my phone history. Better safe than sorry with all these scams going around. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
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