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UPDATE: I just confirmed the current direct line for Kern County CalFresh is 661-631-6062. I called myself to verify before posting this. Press option 4 to speak to an eligibility worker about your case. Still had to wait about 15 minutes, but at least it didn't disconnect me. If your verification deadline is this Friday, make sure to mention that immediately when you get through. They're required to process emergency requests for clients at risk of benefit termination. Good luck!
YOU ARE A LIFESAVER!! Thank you so much for verifying this. I'm going to call first thing in the morning. Will update here if I get through successfully for anyone else who might need help in the future.
UPDATE: Success! I finally got through using the 661-631-6062 number and pressing 4 like @profile2 suggested. Waited about 25 minutes but actually spoke to a real person! They accepted my explanation about the deposits being gifts from family, not income. The worker even gave me her direct extension for future reference. My verification is complete and my benefits should continue normally next month. Thank you everyone for your help! This community is amazing.
That's fantastic! So glad you got it resolved. It's always a good idea to save that direct extension for future reference. Typically the verification process goes much smoother when you can explain these situations directly to a worker.
Carmen Vega
•congrats!! now share that extension with us lol 😂
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I received different amounts for my two kids - one got $402 and the other got $272. Anyone know why there's a difference? They're at the same school and both get free lunch. Now I'm wondering if the lower amount one will get more loaded later?
The amount can vary based on when your child was enrolled in school or when they became eligible for free/reduced lunch. If one child wasn't eligible for the full school year, they get a prorated amount. You could call the P-EBT hotline to ask about the specific calculation for your kids.
That makes sense! My younger one started kindergarten late because he was sick for the first few weeks. Thanks for explaining!
Ella Lewis
my neighbor said they might do another p-ebt for summer 2025 on the same cards so DONT THROW IT AWAY!!!!
i heard that 2 from the lady at my kids school. she said they might use the same cards again for summer.
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my sons pebt just loaded yestrday he got $412 and hes in kindergrten. the paper said something bout it being 1st payment of 3. check ur mail maybe there was a letter?
i never got ANY letter or card for my kid and shes been in preschool all year!!! the system is so broken!
Lara Woods
If you haven't received a notification letter explaining your P-EBT distribution schedule, you should be able to check your status through the P-EBT Parent Portal at ca.p-ebt.org. You'll need your child's P-EBT card number to log in. The portal should show your payment history and any pending payments. Alternatively, you can call your county CalFresh office directly rather than the main P-EBT hotline, as they often have more specific information about local distribution schedules. Just make sure to have your case information and child's details ready when you call.
I didn't know about the parent portal! Thank you - I'll try logging in there first before making any calls. That would be so much easier if I can just check online.
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Andre Dupont
my brother said he bought cigarettes with his kids card but i think hes lying lol
He's DEFINITELY lying or he found some shady store breaking the law!!! EBT food benefits CANNOT be used for cigarettes, alcohol, or non-food items! The system is supposed to block those purchases automatically!!
Thank you everyone for the helpful information! I just submitted my recertification form and listed the P-EBT cards under the food benefits section but noted they aren't counted as income. Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly! If I have any issues, I'll definitely try that Claimyr service someone mentioned since calling the county is always such a headache.
Isabella Oliveira
btw ur tax refund and the stiumulus are different things too. the stimulus comes from the government direct not through hr block unless u set that up special
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LunarLegend
•Oh wow I'm really confused about everything! So I need to check on my stimulus separately from my tax refund too?? This is all so complicated.
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Freya Andersen
•Yes, they're different payments. Your tax refund is from your tax filing, while stimulus payments are separate government payments. For CalFresh purposes though, neither should affect your ongoing eligibility as they're considered one-time payments, not countable monthly income. Make sure to explain this when you talk to your worker.
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Malik Jackson
Update us after you talk to your county worker! This information could help others who might face the same issue. Remember to: 1. Submit the verification documents they're asking for right away 2. Explain that your tax refund is a one-time payment 3. Ask them to restore your March benefits retroactively 4. Update your income information if anything has changed Good luck!
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LunarLegend
•I will definitely update! I just submitted my paystubs and bank statements through BenefitsCal and I'm going to call first thing tomorrow. Thanks everyone for helping me understand what's going on!
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