I finally got a letter in the mail today confirming what everyone's saying. Just FYI for anyone in same situation - the letter says if your household circumstances have changed (like higher rent, utilities, medical costs, less income) you should report it ASAP because it might increase your base benefit amount even after the supplements go away. I'm going to submit all my new bills tomorrow because my rent went up $300 since my last recertification.

Just wanted to add that if you're struggling with the transition when these benefits end, there are some other resources that might help bridge the gap. Local food banks often have extra distribution during summer months specifically because they know families lose school meal access. Also, WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) provides additional food assistance if you have kids under 5 or are pregnant/breastfeeding - it's separate from CalFresh so you can get both. Some libraries and community centers also run free summer lunch programs for kids. I know it's not the same as having that extra money on your EBT card, but every little bit helps when you're trying to stretch your food budget. Stay strong everyone! 💪

i think theres still a summer p-ebt payment coming later this year? at least thats what i heard from my sons school. not sure if it applies to under 6 kids too or just school age kids. anybody know?

does anyone else's p-ebt card keep getting declined sometimes even when theres supposed to be money on it? happened to me twice this year already its so embarrassing in the checkout line

my friend also got help from local churches in san diego when she was about to be evicted. try calling some of the bigger ones. they sometimes have emergency funds 4 rent

I'm new to this community but wanted to share something that helped me when I was in a similar situation last year. The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency actually has an online portal where you can submit rental assistance applications 24/7, which helped me avoid the phone wait times. It's called the "MyBenefits CalWIN" portal and you can access emergency assistance applications through there. Also, if you're already receiving CalFresh, you might qualify for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program through United Way San Diego - they sometimes have funds for rent assistance too. The application process was much faster online than trying to call. Hope this helps and you find the assistance you need!

UPDATE: My supplemental benefits just loaded onto my EBT card this morning! I'm in Contra Costa County with a case number ending in 7. It was exactly 40% of my regular benefit amount. Such a relief! Hope everyone else gets theirs soon too!

Just wanted to share that I'm still waiting for mine in Riverside County (case ending in 4). Called the customer service line this morning and they confirmed the supplemental benefits are rolling out through April 26th based on case numbers. The rep said if you don't see yours by the 26th, then call back to check on any issues with your account. Fingers crossed everyone gets theirs soon! This extra help will make such a difference for so many families struggling right now.

Update: I was able to register on the website. It's orangecounty.gov/sunbucks if anyone else is looking. Had to enter my EBT card number and some basic info, but it was pretty easy. Thanks everyone for your help clearing this up! I'm actually excited about this program now - $50 extra for fruits and vegetables will make a big difference for my kids.

Just wanted to add that I also got one of these letters in North OC and was totally confused at first! Mine has letter H on it - so there must be even more store groups than just F and G. The website worked fine for me this morning and I was able to register pretty easily. One thing I noticed is that they ask you to verify your phone number during signup, probably so they can send you updates about the program. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences here - it's so much more helpful than trying to get through to the county office!