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NebulaNinja
weird question but does ur last name start with letters in second half of alphabet? my worker once told me they sometimes process benefits in alphabetical order when doing big batches. maybe thats why ur friends got it first?
Nia Wilson
•that would explain EVERYTHING!!! my last name starts with W and my neighbor who always gets everything first is an A!!! this system is SO UNFAIR!!! why should I have to wait just because of my last name???? they should go reverse alphabetical sometimes to make it fair!!!!
Luca Russo
I'm glad you called the EBT line and got confirmation about your supplement! Just to clarify for everyone: the batching system for this particular supplement is based on case numbers, not alphabetical order (though some other processes may use alphabetical batching). The state announced this supplement rather suddenly, which is why many counties are struggling with communication about it. The total amount varies based on household size - single-person households get around $95, while larger households can receive up to $250. These supplements should all be distributed by March 31st, 2025 according to the latest CDSS guidance.
Zara Mirza
•Thank you for the additional information! I'm just relieved to know it's coming. Every bit helps with grocery prices being so high lately.
Ethan Clark
•This is correct information. The supplements are being distributed based on case number ranges, not alphabetical order. And the amount is determined by household size - exactly as described above. I'm glad the EBT line was able to confirm your upcoming deposit!
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Wait im confused. Is P-EBT the same as CalFresh? I get CalFresh for my family but havent heard anything about P-EBT for 2025. Should I be applying for something separate?
P-EBT is separate from CalFresh, though both use EBT cards. P-EBT specifically provides food benefits to children who would have received free or reduced-price meals at school. You don't apply separately - eligibility is determined automatically based on school meal program participation. If your children are enrolled in free/reduced school meals, you should receive a notification if they qualify. You can check status at ca.p-ebt.org or call the P-EBT helpline at 877-328-9677 to see if your children are in the system.
Oh thanks! My kids do get free lunch at school so maybe we'll get something soon. I'll check that website.
Fidel Carson
UPDATE: My kids' P-EBT cards finally arrived today! Took exactly 52 days from the notification letter. Each child got their own card with their name on it, but they all came in the same envelope. The total benefits are higher than I expected - $195 per child for the first quarter. Just wanted to share since I know several people were asking about timeline.
That's great news! Thanks for updating us - gives me hope mine will arrive soon too. And good to know about the benefit amount!
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Omar Hassan
also make sure ur actually at a store that accepts ebt!! not all grocery stores do and some only accept it for certain items. my first time i tried using it at this small market and they didnt take ebt at all and i was so confused
StarSurfer
•It was at Safeway, and they definitely take EBT. The cashier actually ran it as EBT and the machine said insufficient funds, so I know the store accepts it.
UPDATE: I just wanted to follow up because I noticed there was a system-wide delay reported for CalFresh benefits deposited on September 5th due to a processing error. Several counties were affected. Benefits should be loaded by midnight tonight according to the CalFresh status page. Here's the direct number for the California EBT Customer Service if you need to check your balance again: 1-877-328-9677. You can also check status updates at www.ebt.ca.gov.
StarSurfer
•Thank you so much for this update! I just checked again and my benefits still aren't there, but at least I know there's a system-wide issue and not something wrong with my specific case. I'll check again in the morning. Really appreciate everyone's help!
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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.
QuantumQuester
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!
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Yuki Kobayashi
•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.
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Yuki Kobayashi
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.
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QuantumQuester
•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.
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Carmen Vega
•congrats!! now share that extension with us lol 😂
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