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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!
still waiting for mine... but congrats!!! this gives me hope! did u get any kind of notification or text? or did it just appear?
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!
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.
Quick question - do we need to have reported damage to qualify? My apartment had some minor leaking but nothing I reported anywhere.
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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what did they say about back benefits? do u get extra for the time u already worked less hours?
They said benefits can only increase going forward from when I reported the change, not retroactively. Wish I'd known to report it right when my hours first got cut!
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might be late to this but when my benefits got stolened they sent me a letter in mail telling me when they'd be replaced. took about 2 weeks total. the letter came like 4 days before the money showed up. also did they give u new card? cuz if ur using same card the scammers might just steal it again when u get new benefits
Thanks for sharing this. It helps to know what to expect. Yes, I did get a new card with a new number and PIN. The customer service rep on the fraud line told me to do that right away. So frustrating that we have to deal with these scammers on top of everything else.
Just checking back - any updates? Were you able to get through to Yolo County with the ADA accommodation request? Hope you were able to get some emergency food assistance in the meantime.
Yes! Finally some progress. I called using that Claimyr service someone mentioned and got through in about 10 minutes instead of waiting forever. Asked specifically for an ADA accommodation and mentioned having "no food resources" as you suggested. The supervisor approved an emergency replacement of my benefits! They're being loaded tomorrow. Thank you so much for your advice - it really made the difference. I also found a local diabetic support group through 211 that delivered some emergency supplies yesterday. Really appreciate everyone's help 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!
Natasha Petrova
anyone know when exactly these benefits get loaded?? our school gets out june 10 but last year we didnt get the money until aug
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StardustSeeker
•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.
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Amina Bah
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!!!
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Keisha Taylor
•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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