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wait is this the same as regular calfresh ebt? my family gets benefits on the 10th of each month but my neighbors kid got a different card and she said it was some school thing??
No, they're actually different programs. Regular CalFresh EBT benefits come monthly on a schedule based on your case number. P-EBT is specifically for eligible schoolchildren during pandemic-related school closures or limited attendance. The cards look similar but P-EBT cards have the student's name (not the parent's) and are specifically for pandemic food benefits. You can have both programs if you qualify.
Thanks everyone for the helpful responses! I think I understand now - P-EBT isn't a regular monthly benefit but rather special payments for pandemic-related school disruptions. I'll keep the cards in case future payments are approved, but won't expect monthly reloads like I initially thought. Really appreciate all the clarification!
glad u got ur answer! the whole system is super confusing, ur definitely not the only one who thought they were monthly lol
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Emma Davis
UPDATE: My emergency allotment just posted today (the 21st)! It was 5 days late but finally showed up. For anyone else waiting, hang in there - looks like there really was just a delay.
Ravi Patel
•yay!!! that's great news! gonna check mine now!!
LunarLegend
•Mine came through too! Thanks for updating us!
Glad to hear your benefits came through! For future reference, if delays happen again, you can request an emergency replacement benefit if you're in a crisis situation. You'd need to submit a form stating you have less than 3 days of food available. The county is required to process these requests within 3 business days. Also, everyone should be aware that based on current legislation, emergency allotments are scheduled to end in June 2025, unless Congress extends them again. Start planning ahead for that possibility.
Emma Davis
•I had no idea about the emergency replacement option! And thanks for the heads up about June 2025. That's going to hit a lot of families hard if they don't extend it. My family relies on that extra amount to make it through the month.
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Diez Ellis
wait wut?? u guys getting EXTRA calfresh cause of wildfires?? im in sacramento county and didnt hear anything about this. how do u qualify? and does any1 know if its coming to other counties? my benefits barely cover half the month with these crazy food prices nowadays 😩
Jenna Sloan
•The wildfire emergency allotments are only for residents of the 7 counties with FEMA disaster declarations (Shasta, Lassen, Plumas, Butte, Tehama, Trinity, and Siskiyou counties). Sacramento County isn't included in this particular disaster relief program. However, if you're struggling with your current benefit amount, I'd recommend submitting a SAR7 or mid-period report if you've had any changes that might increase your benefits - like higher rent/utilities costs, decreased income, or additional household members.
Just wanted to update - my emergency allotment just posted to my account about 10 minutes ago (Monday 11:45pm). Looks like they're processing them late tonight. Maybe check your accounts again?
YES! Just checked and mine came through too! Thank you everyone for the help and saving me from a total panic. This group is amazing!
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Cynthia Love
Also worth noting that P-EBT customer service is actually improving this year. I called last week and only waited about 45 minutes (used to be impossible to get through). They told me N-C would likely be in the third batch, probably late October. If you don't need immediate help, I'd just wait for the official letter. If you do need to talk to someone, definitely try early morning calling (right when they open) for shortest wait times.
my kids got pebt last year but we didnt reapply for free lunch this year cause i didnt know we had to do it every year. does anyone know if theyll still get it? im really worried now
Khalid Howes
•Good question! If your school participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) where all students get free meals regardless of income, your children will still receive P-EBT automatically. If not, you should complete a free/reduced lunch application ASAP - some schools will accept them even after the deadline for P-EBT purposes. Contact your school's nutrition office right away to check.
Luca Ferrari
did you get WIC too? sometimes people think kids dont get calfresh if they already get WIC but thats wrong you can get both
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Zara Shah
•No, we don't have WIC. I did apply a while back but my older kids were too old at that point. But my daughter should definitely be on CalFresh regardless since she lives with us and we all eat together. Seems like it was just an error on their part.
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Aisha Hussain
One more thing - when you call, make sure you're ready with your daughter's full name, date of birth, and Social Security number. Having all this information ready will help them process the change faster. And definitely ask them to review your case for any other errors while they're at it. Sometimes one mistake means there might be others too!
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Zara Shah
•That's great advice, thank you! I'll have all her information ready when I call. Fingers crossed it gets resolved quickly.
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