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my sister told me food 4 less takes the veggie dollars but when i went there they said no so dont go there for that lol
Ethan Brown
You might be thinking of the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), which is different from Market Match. It's easy to confuse these programs since there are several different food assistance initiatives.
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Somewhat related but I tried to use my kids P-EBT card at Target last week and the cashier looked at me like I was trying to commit fraud! Had to explain what P-EBT was and she still seemed suspicious. Anyone else have issues using these cards at certain stores?? It was so embarrassing my teenager refuses to go shopping with me now.
happens all the time. best to use self checkout or grocery stores where they see ebt more often
Axel Bourke
•That's awful! I've been using mine at FoodMaxx and they never give me any trouble. Maybe stick to grocery stores instead of places like Target?
Quick tip: Make sure you activate the card as soon as you get it, even if you don't plan to use it right away. There have been cases where unactivated cards were flagged as potentially lost/stolen after sitting dormant for too long. You can activate by calling the number on the back of the card or online at www.ebt.ca.gov. Also, if your 7th grader was eligible for free/reduced lunch during the 2023-2024 school year but you're just now receiving the card, you might be getting a retroactive payment for past months. Those typically come as a lump sum on the first load.
Axel Bourke
•Thanks! I activated it immediately, and you're right - it looks like we got some retroactive benefits. I was surprised by how much was on there.
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StarSurfer
why doesn't anyone talk about how the county workers NEVER answer their phones???? the whole system is broken!!!
County offices are definitely understaffed, especially since 2025 budget cuts. The average caseworker has 300+ cases to manage. Try calling right when they open (usually 8:00 AM) or during lunch (12:30-1:30 PM) when many people aren't calling. Also, Wednesdays tend to be less busy than Mondays or the beginning of the month.
Aisha Ali
UPDATE: I went to the county office in person today instead of calling. Had to wait almost 3 hours but finally spoke with someone. They said my CalWORKs payment had already been processed to my old bank account yesterday but will bounce back. They've noted my file to issue a paper check once that happens, AND I completed a form to get future payments on my EBT card instead of direct deposit. They said the paper check should come in about 10 days. Thanks everyone for your help!
Andre Moreau
•Great job taking initiative and going in person! That was definitely the right move. Getting future payments on your EBT card will simplify things considerably. Make sure you keep checking your mail for that paper check - sometimes they come in plain envelopes that can look like junk mail.
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Nia Wilson
guys make sure ur also checking the right card!! i was checking my regular ebt for days and panicking but then realized p-ebt is on that SEPERATE blue card they sent us last year lol felt like such an idiot
NebulaNinja
•omg i just checked and youre right!!! mine was there all along!! THANK YOU!!!!!
Zara Mirza
•I'm definitely checking the blue P-EBT card, but still nothing there. Glad it worked out for you though!
Zara Mirza
UPDATE: My benefits just loaded this morning!!! $188 for each of my kids! So relieved. Looks like they're just rolling them out gradually like you all said. Thanks everyone for your help and support!
Ethan Clark
•Great news! Glad it worked out. The system may have its flaws, but at least the benefits do come through eventually.
Nora Bennett
Quick update on EBT theft prevention: California has been rolling out increased security measures for EBT accounts. Make sure you've done these things to protect your replacement benefits: 1. Create an online account at www.ebt.ca.gov if you haven't already 2. Enable two-factor authentication for your online account 3. Set up transaction alerts via text message 4. Use the "lock card" feature in the app when not actively shopping 5. Change your PIN immediately after receiving your new card Also, when your case is being processed, ask your worker about emergency food assistance through local food banks. Many counties can provide immediate referrals while your EBT theft claim is being processed.
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Jasmine Quinn
•Thank you SO much for this info! I didn't know about the "lock card" feature - that sounds perfect. Going to set up all these security measures as soon as my replacement card arrives. And I'll definitely ask about emergency food assistance because we're already down to what's in the pantry.
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Ryan Andre
This is becoming such a huge problem! I read in the news that California is planning to eventually replace all EBT cards with the newer versions that have tap-to-pay and better security. But who knows when that'll actually happen 🙄
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Oscar Murphy
•yea they been saying that for years lol. meanwhile ppl keep getting their benefits stolen and we gotta jump thru hoops to get our own money back smh
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