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One more helpful tip - you can actually check where your P-EBT can be used by going to the USDA's SNAP retailer website: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator Just type in your zip code and it will show all the locations that accept SNAP/EBT. These are the same places that will accept your P-EBT card. This might help avoid any confusion or embarrassment at checkout.
Thank you so much! This is really helpful. I'll check that website to make sure I know exactly where I can use the P-EBT card.
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my neighbors kid got one last year and he spent it all on soda and candy, wish they would restrict what u can buy with it like regular ebt does
They do have the same restrictions as regular EBT. Can't buy hot foods, alcohol, cigarettes, etc. But yeah, soda and candy are allowed just like with regular CalFresh. That's on the parents to monitor tbh
Update: I called my daughter's school today and they confirmed that she's in their system for free meals! They said they submit this info to the state for Summer EBT, so we should be getting a card. Thanks everyone for your help! Now I just need to make sure the address is updated everywhere.
good news! glad it worked out 4 u!
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One more tip about the Long Beach office - they're really strict about appointment times. If you're more than 15 minutes late, they'll make you reschedule. The old office had a 30-minute grace period. Also bring a water bottle and snack just in case. Their vending machine was broken when I was there.
Thanks for the heads up! I'll definitely make sure to arrive early. Did you notice if they had a separate line for appointments vs. walk-ins?
To answer your follow-up question - they are NOT open on Saturdays. Their hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm, but they stop taking new check-ins at 4:30pm. They do have early hours on Wednesdays (7:30am opening) which might help with your work schedule. And yes, they do have separate lines for appointments vs. walk-ins. Appointments are prioritized, which is another reason to make sure you have one rather than just showing up. The electronic check-in system asks for your appointment confirmation number.
That Wednesday early opening might be perfect for me! I could go before my shift starts at 9. Thanks for all this information - it's making me feel much better about the whole process.
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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.
Dyllan Nantx
I work at an elementary school and we've been getting lots of calls from parents with similar issues. From what I understand, P-EBT issuance for 2025 is happening in waves, and there's about a 3-week processing time between when a child is approved in the system and when their card is actually printed and mailed. During that time, some representatives can see that they're approved while others might only see completed card issuances. One thing that's helped our families: if you ask the rep to check your case by your home address rather than children's names, they sometimes get better results. Also, if your children qualified for P-EBT in previous years, mention that - it can help them locate your file in their system.
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Axel Bourke
•Thank you for the insider info! This makes a lot of sense. I'll definitely try having them search by address instead of names. And yes, my kids did get P-EBT last year so I'll mention that too. Really appreciate the tips!
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Fernanda Marquez
just be careful becuz sometimes they send the cards but they dont have money on them yet. my sister got cards for her kids but no benefits loaded for like 2 weeks after
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Axel Bourke
•Thanks for the warning! That would be so frustrating to finally get the cards but then have to wait even longer for the actual benefits. This whole system seems so inefficient.
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