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MY FRIEND SAID theres gonna be another increase in october 2025!!!! she works for the county so she knows, but she said its only like 2% so not that much really
That's correct. CalFresh/SNAP benefits typically have a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) that happens each October. The exact percentage varies based on the Thrifty Food Plan calculations, but it's usually around 1-3%. For someone getting the full benefit amount for a family of 3 (which would be around $785 in 2025), a 2% increase would add about $15-16 to the monthly benefit. For someone receiving a smaller amount, the increase would be proportionally less.
This whole system is a JOKE. I'm a single mom with 2 kids and they gave me $23 a month. TWENTY THREE DOLLARS. What am I supposed to do with that??? The worker told me it was because I make "too much money" at my job. I make $17.50 an hour!!! HOW IS THAT TOO MUCH??? Meanwhile my neighbor doesn't work AT ALL and gets $600+ every month. Make it make sense!!!
I know it seems unfair, but CalFresh is designed as a supplemental program with benefits that decrease as income increases. The formula is pretty complicated with deductions for housing, childcare, etc. Your neighbor with no income would naturally get the maximum benefit. But I agree that the drop-off is too steep - there should be a more gradual reduction as people earn more.
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P-EBT is being sent out in LA county based on first name. My kids are K and P and havent gotten theres yet. Your A-name kid got it first cause of the alphabet. But your baby wont get one period since its only for school kids. Just to save you the worry of waiting!
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Has anyone had issues using their P-EBT cards once they got them? I finally received my kids' cards but when I tried to use one at Food Maxx yesterday, it kept getting declined even though I activated it and set the PIN. The balance tracker on the P-EBT website shows funds available but the cashier said it wasn't working... super embarrassing with a line of people behind me!
That's so stressful! I haven't received mine yet but now I'm worried about this too. Did you try calling the number on the back of the card?
Yes, I called and after 45 minutes on hold they told me sometimes it takes 24-48 hours after activation for the card to work properly at all stores. So I'm going to try again tomorrow. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up so you don't end up in the same embarrassing situation!
Just a reminder to everyone waiting for P-EBT cards: when they arrive, they're valid for one year from the issue date. Any unused benefits will remain on the card until the expiration date. Don't feel rushed to spend all benefits at once. Also, P-EBT benefits are completely separate from regular CalFresh benefits. Accepting and using P-EBT will not affect your CalFresh eligibility or benefit amounts in any way. Some clients worry about this, but they are entirely separate programs. If your address has changed since you provided information to your child's school, you should contact the P-EBT hotline to update your address to ensure the cards are sent to the correct location.
Thanks for this info! Quick question - can these P-EBT benefits be used anywhere regular EBT is accepted? Or are there different restrictions?
Yes, P-EBT cards work exactly like regular EBT cards in terms of where they can be used. They can be used at any store that accepts CalFresh/SNAP benefits, including grocery stores, farmers markets, and many online retailers that participate in the EBT program (like Amazon and Walmart). The same purchase restrictions apply - food items only, no hot prepared foods, alcohol, non-food items, etc.
Giovanni Mancini
Just to clarify about the 11-month-old receiving a P-EBT card - there was a provision in the 2025 P-EBT extension that allowed benefits for children under 6 in CalFresh households in certain counties heavily impacted by school closures, regardless of school enrollment. San Bernardino County was one of these areas. That's likely why your baby received a card. The current issuance is for the summer 2025 period, and benefits should be spent within 274 days. They won't expire immediately, but don't wait too long to use them either. And yes, keep the physical cards even after spending the balance - if there are any supplemental payments, they'll be loaded onto the same cards.
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Amara Nnamani
•Oh that makes sense now! Thank you for explaining. I'll make sure to keep all three cards safe even after using the benefits. Do you know how I can check the balance on each card? Is there an app or website?
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Giovanni Mancini
You can check the balance on each P-EBT card in several ways: 1. Call the number on the back of each card and follow the automated prompts for balance inquiry 2. Visit the ConnectEBT website (connectebt.com) and register each card separately 3. Download the ConnectEBT mobile app (available for iPhone and Android) 4. Check your receipt after making a purchase The easiest ongoing method is probably the app once you've set everything up. Just remember that each P-EBT card needs to be registered individually, and the balances are separate from your regular CalFresh EBT account.
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Amara Nnamani
•Perfect, I'll download the app right now! Thanks again for all the help everyone. This community is amazing.
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