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Just to provide some additional context: CalFresh benefits in California are distributed over the first 10 days of each month based on the last digit of your case number. If your case number ends in 4, you'll get benefits on the 4th. Benefits are uploaded overnight, usually starting around midnight, but the exact timing varies by county and processing systems. One thing to note - if the 4th falls on a weekend or holiday, your benefits should still be deposited on that day (unlike some other government benefits that shift to the previous business day).
Ugh wish ALL government benefits worked on weekends! My disability payment always gets pushed to Friday when it falls on a weekend and then CalFresh is still on its normal day and it messes up my whole budget system!!!
Hey, just wanted to check if your benefits came through this morning? I've been hearing about some counties having system delays this month and was curious if you got yours as expected.
Yes! They were there when I woke up at 7am. Thanks everyone for the help! Got groceries this morning and we're all set now. For anyone searching this in the future - benefits did post overnight on my assigned day (the 4th).
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Update: I got the text today and tried the Edge system. It actually was really straightforward! The link took me to a secure page where I verified my identity with my case number and birthdate. Then I just took pictures of my last three paystubs and submitted them. Got a confirmation number right away. For anyone who's worried about this in the future - it's definitely legit and pretty easy to use. Just make sure you have good lighting when taking pictures of your documents. Thanks everyone for the help!
That's great to hear! Always make sure to save that confirmation number somewhere in case there are any questions later. I usually take a screenshot of the confirmation page too. With the Edge system, your county worker should be able to see your documents within 1-2 business days, which is much faster than mail or dropbox submission.
hey quick question did u have 2 verify ur identity with ur social security # too or just case # and birthday? my worker wants me to use edge next week
I only had to use my case number, birthday, and the last 4 of my SSN (not the whole number). The text message they sent had a code in it too that I had to enter. Hope that helps!
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anyone know when exactly these benefits get loaded?? our school gets out june 10 but last year we didnt get the money until aug
The official CDSS timeline shows LA County distributions beginning July 15, 2025, with a rolling implementation over the following 3 weeks. They don't issue benefits the moment school ends - there's always a processing period.
BTW since you're in LA County make sure you're calling the right number: 866-613-3777 is the dedicated CalFresh line. The general DPSS line often can't help with specific P-EBT issues. And when you talk to someone, specifically mention the "student data matching issue" - that's the internal term they use for the problem. Good luck!!!
Thank you for the specific language to use - that's going to be so helpful! I appreciate everyone's advice here.
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this happened to my neighbor and the new card took almost 2 weeks to arrive!! might wanna check about getting it sent faster somehow
Glad you got through! For future reference (for everyone reading this), here are some prevention tips: 1. Change your PIN regularly 2. Check your balance frequently to catch fraud early 3. Consider transferring benefits to a separate account after they arrive 4. Cover the keypad when entering your PIN 5. Avoid using EBT at gas stations when possible (highest skimming rates) Also, the state is working on implementing chip cards for EBT which should help reduce theft significantly once rolled out in late 2025.
These are great tips, thank you! I had no idea about gas stations being high risk. Will definitely be more careful when I get my new card. And it's about time they added chips to EBT cards!
Jamal Edwards
UPDATE: Just got my extra allotment today (May 17th)! For anyone wondering, it showed up as a separate deposit on my EBT account, not combined with my regular benefits. I got almost exactly 60% of my normal monthly amount, just like someone mentioned above. So relieved! Thanks everyone for your help!
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Liam O'Sullivan
•still waiting for mine... but congrats!!! this gives me hope! did u get any kind of notification or text? or did it just appear?
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Jamal Edwards
•No notification at all - it just appeared in my account this morning. I only knew because I've been checking my balance like crazy every few hours lol. Hope yours comes soon!
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Mei Chen
For anyone still waiting: according to the CalFresh website, all disaster supplements should be issued by May 22nd. If you don't receive it by then AND you're in one of the 12 declared counties, you should contact your county office. Remember you need to have been a CalFresh recipient in March when the flooding occurred to qualify for this particular supplement. Also, this is separate from any individual FEMA assistance you might qualify for if your home was damaged.
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Fatima Al-Sayed
•Quick question - do we need to have reported damage to qualify? My apartment had some minor leaking but nothing I reported anywhere.
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Mei Chen
•No, you don't need to have reported damage. This supplement is being issued to ALL CalFresh households in the declared counties, regardless of whether your specific residence was damaged. It's meant to cover food losses and extra expenses during the emergency period.
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