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maybe ur mailman stole it?? happened to my neighbor with her regular ebt card. these things have alot of $$$ on them now with inflation supplement. check with post office maybe???
This is extremely unlikely as P-EBT cards come in unmarked envelopes specifically to prevent theft. They don't indicate there's a benefit card inside. Mail theft of P-EBT cards is very rare - delivery delays are much more common.
u never know tho... some mail ppl can tell by the sender address! just sayin its possible. beter safe than sorry.
Just to update with the most current information: The P-EBT issuance for 2025 that went out in November is experiencing significant delays. The Department of Social Services announced last week that some cards mailed in November might not arrive until early January due to a processing backlog and postal service delays. If your child relies on these benefits for adequate nutrition, and you're facing immediate food insecurity while waiting, contact your local school district's nutrition services department. Many have emergency food resources available for families waiting on P-EBT benefits.
Thank you for this update! I had no idea there was an official announcement about delays. That helps explain things. I'll reach out to the school district tomorrow to see if they have any emergency resources. Really appreciate everyone's help!
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I work with CalFresh recipients through a community organization, and there's definitely some confusion happening. The state legislature approved the CalFresh Plus supplemental program to start in April 2025, providing quarterly supplements based on household size. For a household with children, it will be approximately $150 extra every three months, but the first payment won't be until April. Some counties started sending informational notices about it in January, which might explain why your caseworker mentioned it. The notices weren't supposed to go out until March to avoid exactly this type of confusion.
Thank you for clarifying! That must be what happened. Do you know if these supplements will be automatically added to existing EBT cards or will we need to apply separately for CalFresh Plus?
Current CalFresh recipients with children will be automatically enrolled in CalFresh Plus. The supplements will be loaded directly to your existing EBT card. Households without children will need to submit a simple supplemental application through BenefitsCal starting in March.
It sounds like the caseworker was referring to the new CalFresh Plus program but got the start date wrong. As others have mentioned, it begins in April. If you need emergency food assistance in the meantime, consider contacting local food banks or calling 211 to find resources in your area. Many schools also have after-school snack programs that might help with your kids' immediate needs.
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my neighbor got hers early on the 23rd so idk maybe its different for each person?? the whole system is so confusing
Your neighbor might be getting CalWORKs benefits, not CalFresh. CalWORKs cash aid often comes earlier in the month. They're different programs even though they're both accessed through the same EBT card.
I just confirmed with my county office - the transition supplement will be issued on the 26th for all case numbers except those ending in 1-3 (which was yesterday, the 25th). The amount is based on a percentage of your regular benefit, so it varies by household. They also mentioned that if you don't see it by the 27th, you should contact your worker because some cases weren't eligible for the final supplement if they had recent income increases or household changes.
This is exactly what I needed to know! Thank you so much for checking. I'll look for it on the 26th then. My case hasn't had any changes so hopefully we'll get something.
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I hadn't heard of this service before! Those hold times are ridiculous when trying to get through to anyone at Fresno County. I'll check out that video, thanks!
is it free? i hate waiting on hold forever
Update: I went to the Aldi on Blackstone today and found two different protein powders. The Earth Grown plant protein had a Nutrition Facts label and worked with EBT! The other one (some fitness brand with a guy flexing on it) had a Supplement Facts label and didn't work. Thanks everyone for your help! For anyone wondering the same thing - check the label!
That's great to hear! Thanks for coming back to update us. It's really helpful for others to know about your successful experience. The label distinction is definitely the key factor when it comes to EBT eligibility for protein products.
THANK U for posting what happened!! I'm gonna try the Earth Grown one too!!
Victoria Scott
if u got regular calfresh too maybe the ppl answering here are confused what ur asking about lol... p-ebt is different
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Zara Perez
•True, but both programs use EBT cards and can be used at the same retailers. The main difference is eligibility requirements and how benefits are calculated. P-EBT is specifically for students who qualify for free/reduced meals at school, while CalFresh is based on household income.
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Ezra Collins
For anyone else landing on this thread: There's been a scheduled system update for P-EBT in February 2025 that's caused some benefit loading delays. According to the CDSS website, benefits that were scheduled for the first week of February may be delayed by 3-5 business days. This might explain why the text notification went out but the benefits aren't showing up yet. Once you do get the P-EBT card, remember to activate it immediately by calling the number on the back and setting a PIN. The benefits should be available immediately after activation. For online shopping, you'll need the 16-digit card number, expiration date, and security code, just like a regular debit card.
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Justin Evans
•Thank you for this update! That explains a lot. The card actually arrived today in the mail, literally right after I posted. The benefits loaded as soon as I activated it. I really appreciate everyone's help!
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