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My niece got like $350 for missing 2 days!!! The amounts are crazy and make no sense. not that I'm complaining lol
That's unlikely for just 2 days of absence. The $350 likely included other factors - perhaps retroactive payments from previous months that weren't processed, or your niece might attend a school with higher reimbursement rates. There's also a possibility the parent/guardian misunderstood what period the payment covered. PEBT calculations follow specific formulas based on the school's meal rates, days missed, and whether the child qualifies for free/reduced lunch.
UPDATE: So I called the number on the back of the PEBT card and finally got through to someone. They confirmed the amount is correct! The $202 covers the 5 days she missed, plus there was a small supplemental amount for January's benefits that got added retroactively because of some policy change. They said I should definitely use it and not worry about having to pay it back. Thanks everyone for your help!
glad u got it figured out! the extra money always helps with groceries these days
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Makes me SO ANGRY how these scammers target families who are just trying to feed their kids!!!!!! I hope everyone forwards these texts to 7726 and reports them. The county worker told me they've seen a 300% increase in these scams since January 2025. NEVER give your EBT card # or PIN to ANYONE who calls or texts you!!!
fr it's disgusting!! my cousin lost all her benefits last month cuz of a scam like this and now her kids dont have enough food. should be illegal to target ppl like this
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I had this happen in February. The county told me 10 days, but it only took 6 days to get my benefits back. I think it depends on how busy they are? Make sure u check ur balance daily until it shows up - they didn't notify me when they replaced it, it just appeared one day. Also, be warned they might make u do an interview about what happened. I had to explain exactly when I last used my card, where i kept it, who knew my PIN, etc. They're trying to rule out family members taking it I guess. Good luck! The waiting part is super stressful when u have kids to feed :
Thank you for the heads up about the interview. I'll start checking my balance daily just in case they don't notify me.
Since you're in immediate need while waiting for the claim to be processed, contact these local emergency food resources in San Diego: 1. San Diego Food Bank - They have emergency food distribution sites across the county 2. Feeding San Diego - Call (858) 452-3663 for their emergency assistance 3. Your local WIC office if you have children under 5 Also, when you call the county office tomorrow, explicitly state that you have children with no food and need emergency replacement benefits. Use those exact words. Under CalFresh regulations, they have options for expediting replacement in hardship situations, but you need to make it clear that this is an emergency situation.
Thank you so much for these resources. I'll call them all tomorrow. My kids are 7 and 10, so we don't qualify for WIC, but I'll definitely contact the food banks.
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I'm sorry you're having trouble with your EBT card replacement. It can be so stressful when you're waiting for benefits and have children to feed. If you're in an emergency situation, please don't forget there are food banks that can help while you're sorting this out. Most don't require any documentation for emergency assistance. I've been in your shoes and understand how difficult this waiting period can be. As for your card, once you get through to customer service, ask them to check if the card was actually mailed and if they have tracking information. Sometimes there are delays with the vendor that prints the cards. Wishing you the best.
Thank you for the kind suggestion. I actually called 211 yesterday and they referred me to a local food bank, but I don't have transportation to get there. I'm hoping to resolve this EBT issue asap. Appreciate your understanding.
update??? did u get ur card?
UPDATE: I called the EBT customer service number that was shared here. After 20 minutes on hold, they told me my card was mailed 8 days ago but couldn't provide tracking. They offered to cancel that one and send a new one with expedited shipping that should arrive by Friday. They also gave me the option to go to the county office for same-day replacement, but I can't miss work. Thanks everyone for your help!
Isabella Oliveira
UPDATE: The supplement posted this morning! It was actually more than I expected - $387 for adding my nephew to the household mid-month. So relieved. Thanks everyone for your help!
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Anastasia Ivanova
•Awesome! Glad it worked out for you. That should definitely help with groceries for the kids.
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Omar Zaki
•Thats great! Make sure u submit the SAR7 on time when it comes or they'll cut benefits with no warning. Happened to me and was a NIGHTMARE to fix
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GalacticGladiator
For anyone finding this thread later: Supplemental payments for household adjustments typically post on whatever date the eligibility worker enters into the system. They don't show as pending in advance, and won't follow your regular issuance date. If you're expecting a supplement and it doesn't arrive when promised, contact your county office immediately as there may have been an entry error or processing delay.
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Chloe Taylor
•This is really helpful info. I've been on CalFresh for 3 years and never knew supplements worked differently from regular benefits. Good to know if I ever need to add someone to my case in the future.
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