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Does anybody know if the app shows u when ur benefits get deposited each month?? I never know when mine are coming it's supposed to be the 10th but sometimes it's the 9th or even the 8th!!
Yes, the ConnectEBT app will show when your benefits are deposited. CalFresh benefits are typically deposited over the first 10 days of the month based on the last digit of your case number. If your case number ends in 3, you'd get them on the 3rd of the month. The app will show the deposit as soon as it happens, and you can set up notifications too.
Thanks everybody for the advice! I downloaded the ConnectEBT app and it's working okay so far. Had to try a couple times to create an account but finally got in. I like that I can see my last few transactions. Definitely better than calling that number every time! I might still track things in my regular budget app too just to be more organized about what I'm buying.
Glad it's working for you! Just remember that sometimes the app doesn't update right away after you make a purchase. I've had times where it took a few hours to show a transaction. So maybe don't rely on it 100% if you're cutting it close with your balance.
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btw those two November deposits are probably for different things - like one might be the base benefit and the other could be a supplement. P-EBT is super confusing that way. My daughter's card had some weird split payments too.
totally true lol one of my kids deposits was split into 3 different amounts on different days but it was actually just one month's worth of benefits 🤦♀️
After seeing all these responses, I want to clarify something important: P-EBT is NOT the same program as CalFresh, although both use EBT cards. P-EBT is specifically for school-aged children to replace school meals during eligible periods. The current 2025-2026 P-EBT program issues benefits quarterly, not monthly. The payments you received are likely just the first installment, with more scheduled for February and May 2026. If you need definitive answers, I recommend: 1. Check the P-EBT portal at ca.p-ebt.org and create an account if you haven't 2. Contact your child's school nutrition services department 3. Call the P-EBT hotline at 877-328-9677 (though getting through can be difficult) You can also contact your county CalFresh office, but be aware that some county workers aren't fully trained on P-EBT details since it's administered separately from regular CalFresh benefits.
Thanks for the additional information. I'll try the P-EBT portal first and then contact the school. It sounds like I should expect more deposits based on what everyone's saying, which is a relief. I appreciate all the help!
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Just wanted to update everyone - my son's P-EBT card with the M code arrived today! We're in Redlands area. It came in a plain white envelope like others mentioned, very easy to miss. The card had $490 on it which I think covers summer meals. I noticed something weird though - my son's card says benefits expire in April 2026, but my daughter's card from last year (different last name, different code) expires this August. Does anyone know why they'd have different expiration dates when they're both for the 2024-2025 school year?
The P-EBT benefits typically have a 12-month expiration from the date they're issued, not a fixed calendar date for everyone. So if your daughter received her benefits last August, they expire this August. Your son's benefits issued now in May 2025 would expire in April/May 2026. This is different from regular CalFresh which operates on a benefit month system. With P-EBT, you have a full year to use the benefits from whatever date they're loaded onto the card. This is why the expiration dates differ even though they're both for the same school year program.
UPDATE: We got our cards today!! All three came at once in separate envelopes. I almost missed them because they were mixed in with credit card offers! Each card has the child's name on it and came with instructions. For anyone still waiting - they're definitely coming, just be patient a few more days. Thanks everyone for the help and info!
awesome!! still waiting on ours but feels good knowing theyre actually sending them out for real
Did you have to activate each card separately? I remember last time having to call three different times and it was such a headache!
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When I got my notice about the increase I thought it was a scam at first lol. But then I got my increased amount last week no problem. Maybe it depends on which county you're in? I'm in Alameda.
I'm in San Bernardino County. Maybe they're rolling it out by county? At least now I know I'm not the only one experiencing this. I'll give it another week before I start making calls.
Paolo Romano
Does anyone know if homeschooled kids qualify for any of this? My children were homeschooled during 2021-2022 and we were on CalFresh, but I haven't received anything. Not sure if I should be expecting cards or not.
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StarGazer101
•Unfortunately, homeschooled children generally don't qualify for the school-aged P-EBT benefits unless they were enrolled in a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program. However, if any of your children were under 6 as of August 1, 2021, AND your household received CalFresh between August 2021-August 2022, those younger children would qualify for the under-6 benefit regardless of schooling status.
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Yara Nassar
Update: Just wanted to share that I checked my son's P-EBT card balance today and there was an additional $147 added! Must be for his COVID absences in January. So it does look like they're automatically adding those funds if your school reported the absences correctly. Still nothing extra on my daughter's card, but that makes sense since she wasn't school-aged. Thanks everyone for your help understanding this complicated program!
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Oliver Schmidt
•nice!! i just checked mine and nothing extra yet. gonna call tomorrow
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Natasha Volkov
•That's excellent news! Thanks for updating us. For everyone's information, the state is processing the COVID absence supplements in batches through July 2025, so some eligible families may not see those additional funds for several more weeks. If you don't see anything by August, that would be the time to pursue the appeals process.
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