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does anyone know if the grocery store atms r safer??? i use the one at food 4 less all the time
In my experience, the inside grocery store ATMs are a little safer, but skimmers can be installed anywhere. I now only use my EBT card for actual purchases where I can swipe it myself and see the terminal, never for ATM withdrawals. The safest thing is to transfer your cash benefits to a regular bank account right away.
Just to clarify an important point that's causing confusion: This mainly affects EBT cash benefits (like CalWORKs), not your food benefits portion of CalFresh. Food benefits can only be used for food purchases, not ATM withdrawals. If you only receive food benefits through CalFresh (and not cash aid), you're still vulnerable at point-of-sale terminals in stores, but not from ATM skimmers. Be cautious when using your EBT card anywhere, but understand which benefits you have and how they can be accessed.
Thank you for explaining this! I have both CalFresh food benefits and CalWORKs cash benefits on my card. I was confused about which ones could be stolen.
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did u check if maybe the card came but looked like junk mail?? my nephews p-ebt came in a really plain white envelope that looked like spam... almost threw it away!! no markings saying it was important or anything
I actually saved all our mail for a couple months because I was worried about exactly that! Went through everything multiple times and definitely no card for him. His siblings' cards came in white envelopes but they at least had the state return address. I've been super careful about our mail since then.
Quick update on P-EBT 3 timeline: If you're still missing a card at this point in 2025, it's definitely not coming without intervention. The final batch of initial P-EBT 3 cards was mailed in November 2024. At this stage, you'll need to specifically request a replacement through the hotline or email. When contacting them, ask them to verify if a card was ever issued for your child - sometimes there are system errors where eligible children are missed in the initial distribution. Based on your situation with siblings receiving benefits, your 9-year-old was likely eligible but either the card was sent to an old address or there was a system error in the issuance.
Thank you for confirming this! I sent that email yesterday with all his info and mentioned our change of address situation. If I don't hear back by next Friday, I'll try the Claimyr service to get through on the phone. It's good to know all initial cards should have been sent by now, so I can stop checking the mail every day hoping it might still come!
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This system is DESIGNED to fail us. They make everything so complicated that people give up. I had benefits stolen TWICE last year and the second time they accused ME of fraud for a while! Meanwhile my kids were hungry and we almost got evicted too. The whole "wait patiently" thing is BS when rent is due and kids need to eat. The county workers sit comfortably in their offices while we struggle. I'm so angry for you.
Exactly. And the most frustrating part is that different workers tell you different things! One says "file this form" then the next says "that's the wrong form." It's like they make it confusing on purpose.
Following up on my earlier comment - I want to add a critical detail about eviction prevention. When you go to request the Homeless Assistance payment, make sure to specifically ask for the "Permanent Housing Assistance" option, not just temporary. This can provide: - Up to two months of back rent ($3,000 maximum) - Security deposit coverage for new housing if needed - Utility deposit assistance You need to bring: - Your eviction notice - Rental agreement - Proof of the CalWORKs theft report - Statement from landlord of exact amount owed One final tip: If the county office is slow-walking your theft claim, immediately ask to speak with a supervisor and use the phrase "expedited fair hearing request" - this triggers a faster review process under California Department of Social Services regulations.
This is gold!! Thank you so much. No one at the county office mentioned ANY of these options to me. I'm going first thing tomorrow with all these documents. I really appreciate everyone's help - I was feeling so alone in this fight.
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ANOTHER THING - after you get this resolved, CHANGE YOUR PIN immediately!!! And change it regularly!!! These scammers are getting more sophisticated. My sister had her benefits stolen TWICE in 6 months. The second time she got NOTHING back because they said she should have been more careful after the first time. THE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST US!!!
That's terrifying! I'll definitely change my PIN as soon as this is resolved. Did your sister ever figure out how they got her information in the first place?
Just following up - were you able to get through to anyone yet? If you're still struggling, call the County CalFresh office and tell them this is an "immediate need" situation. Use those exact words. By regulation, they have to address immediate need cases within 3 days. Also, did you check with 211? They can refer you to emergency food resources in your area while you're waiting for the benefits replacement.
I finally got through yesterday! Used the term "immediate need" like you suggested and they transferred me to a supervisor. They took my police report info and I completed the CF 303 form. They said I should have emergency replacement benefits within 3-5 business days. We're using the food bank until then. Thank you so much for your help!
Libby Hassan
my cousin has 6 kids and they get like $1,900 in calfresh every month! is that normal?? seems like so much but i guess with 8 people total maybe its right?
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Levi Parker
•Yes, that's within the normal range for a household of 8. Maximum monthly benefit for a household of 8 in 2025 is around $1,950. Benefits are calculated based on household size and income after all eligible deductions. Larger families with lower incomes receive more because they have more people to feed.
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Giovanni Martello
Just wanted to update everyone - I called my county office today (took forever to get through) and they confirmed we should still qualify with our new combined income. They said to make sure I submit our updated income info through the SAR7 form when I get it, and to include documentation of our childcare expenses and rent to maximize our deductions. Thanks everyone for your helpful advice!
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