BTW any1 know if p-ebt counts as income for calfresh??? i got a letter saying i have to report all these new cards as income on my SAR7 and im freaking out that ill lose my regular ebt!!

UPDATE: I received both cards today (they came earlier than expected). My daughter's card (virtual school all year) has $480 on it, and my son's card (only missed school in November) has $210. So the rep on the phone was definitely wrong! Seems like the system is working correctly after all - my daughter got benefits for multiple months of virtual learning, not just the same amount as my son. Thanks everyone for your help!

Update: I called my county office and confirmed this is indeed the Summer EBT program! The representative said all families on CalFresh with children under 6 should receive $120 per child per month for June, July, and August. She mentioned some payments are being issued on a staggered schedule, so if anyone hasn't received theirs yet, it might still be coming. Thanks everyone for your help!

They said it typically gets deposited around the 10th-15th of each month, which is different from regular CalFresh benefits (mine come on the 3rd). But the representative mentioned they're still working through the system so some deposits might be a little later than usual, especially for this first round.

Following up on my earlier comment - I want to clarify something important. P-EBT 3.0 is not directly connected to your regular CalFresh benefits. While it's administered through the same agencies, the databases and eligibility systems are separate. If your children are enrolled in a school that participates in free/reduced lunch programs and they were doing virtual learning during the qualifying period, they should be eligible regardless of your household income or regular CalFresh status. One thing to check: are all your children listed under the same primary guardian in the school system? Sometimes when kids have different primary contacts listed in school records (like one parent for some kids, another for others), this can cause processing issues in the P-EBT system.

update on my situation - i filled out the appeal form 2 weeks ago and just got an email yesterday saying my missing kid was approved! card should come in 7-10 days they said. so the appeal form DOES work but takes time

UPDATE: I found the verification request in BenefitsCal (never got it in the mail) and uploaded my pay stubs this morning. Just called using that Claimyr service someone recommended and actually got through to a person! They confirmed my case was on hold pending verification and said they've now received my paystubs. Benefits should load within 3 business days. So relieved but still frustrated this wasn't communicated clearly. Going to sign up for electronic notifications so this doesn't happen again. Thanks everyone for your help!

glad u got it figured out! food banks can help 2 if ur still waiting. also check if ur kids school has free lunch pickup, alot still do that even after covid

To answer your original question: For P-EBT in San Bernardino County, you need to call the state P-EBT hotline (877-328-9677), not your local TAD office. \n\nFor your issue specifically, since you've been waiting 3+ months, I recommend:\n\n1. Call the P-EBT hotline first thing when they open (8am) for shortest wait times\n2. Have your children's school information, student ID numbers, and your current address ready\n3. Ask specifically if there are any \

This is incredibly helpful, thank you! I'll try calling right at 8am tomorrow with all that information ready. If that doesn't work, I might try that Claimyr service someone mentioned above - can't spend all day on hold with two kids at home.