Are we still getting extra CalFresh benefits on the 14th in 2025?

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but those 'extra' CalFresh benefits ended years ago. What you're referring to was called 'Emergency Allotments' during the COVID pandemic, but those stopped back in March 2023. CalFresh has returned to normal benefit amounts - just one payment per month based on your household size, income, and expenses. If you've been receiving something on the 14th recently, it's either a mistake or something specific to your case that isn't standard across the program.

The regular CalFresh benefits are the only ones guaranteed each month on your assigned day. If you've been getting something on the 14th regularly, it could be a different program or supplement that your county is providing. Some counties have additional local food assistance programs. Call your county office to confirm what it is exactly because you don't want to count on something that might stop without notice. Have you checked your BenefitsCal account to see what it shows for upcoming deposits?

It could be a transitional benefit maybe??? When i went from unemployed to employed they gave me extra money for a few months to help with the transition so i wasnt suddenly broke from working lol.... check ur mail from the past few months, they shouldve sent u notices about any special benefits ur getting

It sounds like you might be receiving Transitional CalFresh Benefits. This happens when you close a CalWORKs case but remain eligible for CalFresh. The transitional benefits usually last for 5 months with a fixed benefit amount regardless of changes in your circumstances. After those 5 months, you'd need to recertify for regular CalFresh, and your benefits would be calculated based on your current situation. If you've been receiving this second payment for about 8 months as you mentioned, it's likely something else. You should check any Notice of Action letters you've received. They legally have to notify you about any benefits you're receiving and any changes to those benefits.

my cousin said they give extra 4 large families now but only if ur income is under certain amount... do u have more than 3 kids? they might be giving u family supplement or something

I've been trying to reach my CalFresh worker for WEEKS about a similar issue and kept getting disconnected. I finally tried using Claimyr to get through to an actual person at the county office. It's this service that calls for you and then connects you when they get a real person on the line. You can see how it works at https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8 - totally worth it instead of wasting hours on hold. They told me I was getting adjusted payments because they miscalculated my benefits for a few months, but they're ending soon. Definitely check on what exactly that second payment is!

I've been on CalFresh for 3 years and have never heard of regular extra payments on the 14th!!! Everyone I know only gets ONE payment per month on their assigned day. Are you SURE it's coming from CalFresh/EBT? Could it be child support or some other benefit depositing around the same time? Check your EBT transaction history - it should show exactly what each deposit is labeled as. I'm worried you're counting on something that might not continue!

With that specific information, I can now provide a more informed response. If you're seeing two separate CalFresh deposits of different amounts, here are the most likely explanations: 1. Supplemental benefits for a specific county program (some counties have additional food assistance) 2. Correction for previous underpayments being distributed monthly 3. Split issuance due to a case specific situation 4. You may have two separate CalFresh cases (rare but possible if household members were split and later rejoined) You absolutely need to contact your county office for clarification. If this second payment isn't permanent, you need to know before it stops. When you file your next SAR7 or recertification, this might trigger a review that could end the second payment if it's not supposed to be continuing.

dont freak out too much, i bet its just back benefits they owe u for something... my friend got extra payments for like 6 months cuz they miscalculated her childcare deduction and had to pay her back slowly... just make sure when u talk to ur worker u ask how long it will last so u can budget!!