a friend told me u can also try calling ur kids school district office sometimes they have a pebt coordinator who can check on card status. worked for her but not me lol worth a try tho

UPDATE: I finally got through to P-EBT this morning using the Claimyr service that was mentioned earlier. Confirmed that cards for my 3 kids were mailed on March 12th as I thought, but the representative said there have been massive mail delays with this batch. She's sending replacement cards and canceling the old ones just in case. Should arrive within 10-15 business days. Thanks everyone for the help and suggestions! Will update when the new cards arrive.

did u get the letter from the school saying ur kid was eligible? we got a letter first in april then the card came in june. if u didnt get the letter u might wanna check with the school office

Just to update with the latest information: According to the CDSS website, the final batch of Summer EBT/Sun Bucks cards should be mailed by July 31, 2025. If you received an eligibility letter but don't have your card by August 5th, then you should definitely follow up with the P-EBT helpline or your school district's nutrition services department. Also, once you do receive your card, remember you need to activate it within 274 days, and the summer benefits will be available through September 30, 2025.

Has anyone mentioned rapid rehousing to you? It's a program specifically designed to get people from homelessness to stable housing quickly. In addition to what others mentioned (deposit, first month's rent), rapid rehousing can sometimes provide: - Rent subsidies that gradually decrease over 6-24 months - Case management to help with budgeting - Employment assistance/job training - Credit repair help The thing is, many counties have different names for essentially the same services. When you go in, specifically say you're interested in "rapid rehousing" or "homeless prevention and rehousing" programs. Also, start gathering documents NOW - birth certificate, ID, social security card, proof of income, bank statements. They'll need all of this, and missing documents can delay assistance by weeks.

if ur already gettin calfresh make sure u tell them ur homeless too cuz ur supposed to get MAX benefits when homeless! no address = max snap

Update from the OP would be helpful - were you able to reach someone and get this resolved? This type of document mixing can sometimes flag cases for fraud investigation if not addressed quickly, since it appears as though two people might be applying for benefits using the same documentation. Not to add stress, but best to be proactive.

I finally got through yesterday! The worker was actually really helpful and apologetic. They confirmed it was a document indexing error in their imaging system - apparently when documents are uploaded, they sometimes go into a general queue and then get manually assigned to cases. Someone clicked the wrong case number for my SDGE bill. They've moved it to my correct file and put notes in both our cases explaining the mix-up. They also checked and confirmed no other documents were misplaced. Such a relief!

This happened to my sister too!!! She never got her benefits back tho cuz she waited too long to report it!! Make sure u do the police report ASAP!! There's like a 30 day window or something

UPDATE: I filed the police report this morning (they gave me a case number) and finally got through to P-EBT customer service using that Claimyr service someone suggested. The rep confirmed I need to submit Form PEBT-10 with the police report number and proof of my current address. She said processing takes around 2-3 months but the full benefit amount ($1,465) should be replaced if my claim is approved. Thanks everyone for the guidance - will update again when I hear something!

not directly related to ur Summer EBT question but since ur sons starting pre-school soon make sure u report the change to CalFresh when it happens! my benefits went down when my daughter started school cuz they counted the free lunch as income or something weird like that. just a heads up

To update everyone here, I checked with my supervisor (I work at a community resource center) about the 2025 Summer EBT program in California, and there are some important details to know: 1. Children must be enrolled in free/reduced meals during the regular school year 2. For pre-K students, they need to be in a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program 3. Benefits are typically $120 per eligible child for the summer 4. Applications are not required - eligible families get the benefits automatically So @OP, once your son starts pre-school, check if his school participates in the national lunch program, and if so, get him enrolled in free/reduced meals. Then he should automatically receive Summer EBT next summer.

Everyone is right about reporting your move immediately, but I want to emphasize you should DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. Get the name of everyone you speak with, case numbers, and confirmation numbers. The county transfer process can sometimes have hiccups. Also, while your EBT card itself will continue to work, sometimes there can be a delay in benefits being loaded while your case transfers. I recommend saving some of your current month's benefits just in case there's a gap. Better to be prepared than to be caught without food money if there's a delay.

Thanks everyone for the helpful responses! I'll call Orange County tomorrow and start the transfer process. I'll make sure to document everything like suggested. Really appreciate all the advice - this community is great!

Thanks everyone for the helpful responses! I think I'll keep my old cards for now just in case, but it sounds like I should expect a new one based on what most of you have experienced. I'll keep checking my mail carefully and make sure I don't throw away anything that might look like junk mail. I did try the portal but it's been giving errors. Maybe I'll try that Claimyr service if I don't see anything by mid-September. Really appreciate all the info!

my kids teacher sent home a note yesterday saying they should all have their pebt by october so maybe theres delays? idk schools always the last to know anything lol

To address your earlier question about CalFresh - no, CalFresh benefits ($465) won't count toward your income for housing qualification. Only your $715 CalWORKs would count. This actually works in your favor because it means your countable income is lower, making you more likely to qualify for housing assistance. And yes, HSP can absolutely help with temporary rental assistance while you're on waiting lists for permanent housing. That's actually one of its main purposes - to provide that bridge support. The program can sometimes even help negotiate with your current landlord if that's a possibility.

Good luck with everything!! Housing stuff is so stressful 😫 I went through all this last year and finally got a place after 7 months of waiting. The system is broken but don't give up!!

Just to add some clarification on EBT cash withdrawals since there's some confusion in this thread: 1. CalFresh-only recipients don't have cash withdrawal capabilities - this is only for people who also receive CalWORKs or other cash benefits 2. The Bank of America contract guarantees fee-free withdrawals at their ATMs, but you must verify it's an actual BofA ATM, not a third-party one with their branding 3. Your first four withdrawals each month are free at ANY ATM (even non-partner ones), but you will still be subject to the ATM owner's surcharge 4. For the most accurate ATM locator, download the official ConnectEBT mobile app from the app store, not the website versions which can be outdated Hope this helps clear things up!

wait u can get CASH from calfresh?? i thought it was just for food???