CalFresh EBT benefits not loaded on scheduled date - case ending in 3 but funds missing?

Did u check the BenefitsCal website to see if theres a pending notice or something? Sometimes they load late like at midnight. Mine ends in 7 so I dont get mine til the 7th but last month it didn't show up till like 2am on the 8th.

This happens occasionally due to system delays. If your case is active on BenefitsCal, you're probably fine. A few things to check: 1. Verify your last SAR7 or recertification was processed correctly 2. Check if you reported any income changes that might have triggered a review 3. Look for any notices in your BenefitsCal account or mail about verification requests If nothing shows up, it's likely just a processing delay. The benefit issuance schedule is the target date, but occasionally technical issues cause delays. If nothing posts by tomorrow morning, you should definitely call your county office.

Same thing happening to me!!! My case ends in 3 too and nothing loaded yet. I called the EBT customer service line (not the county) and the automated system still shows my regular benefit amount but says it hasn't been deposited yet. Something must be wrong with their system.

There's been a statewide delay in CalFresh benefit loading according to the CalFresh Facebook group I'm in. Apparently it's affecting many people with case numbers ending in 3 and 4. They said benefits should load by tomorrow morning. I know it's stressful, but it seems to be a technical issue rather than something wrong with individual cases.

If you need to reach CalFresh tomorrow and are worried about the long phone wait times, I'd recommend trying Claimyr. I used it last month when my verification documents weren't showing as received. It got me through to a live person at the county in about 10 minutes instead of waiting for hours or getting disconnected. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8 I was skeptical at first but it saved me from taking a day off work to visit the office in person.

THIS HAPPENS EVERYTIME THERE'S A HOLIDAY!!! Even though the 4th of July was last week, the system is STILL messed up. The county workers probably took extended vacations and nobody's there to push the button or whatever they do. My caseworker even admitted to me once that holidays mess up their whole system. But of course WE'RE the ones who suffer without food. 🙄

UPDATE: I just spoke with a CalFresh supervisor. There was indeed a system issue with benefit issuance for case numbers ending in 3 and 4 that was related to the holiday processing schedule. Benefits should be loaded by 6am tomorrow (the 5th). They're sending a mass notification, but it may not reach everyone immediately.

For future reference, these system-wide delays happen a few times a year. I always keep a small emergency food supply for these situations. Also, if you're ever in a true emergency and your benefits don't load, you can sometimes get same-day emergency assistance if you go to the county office in person and explain that you have no food. They can occasionally issue immediate benefits on your EBT card if it's truly an emergency situation. Just something to keep in mind for the future!

mine loaded just now!! check your accounts!

I'm so glad this worked out for everyone! This is a perfect example of why this community is so valuable - Dylan was stressed and got real help from people who've been through similar situations. @Ellie Lopez thank you for getting that official update from the supervisor, that made all the difference. And @Paige Cantoni the tip about emergency assistance is gold - I've been on CalFresh for 2 years and never knew that was an option. For anyone reading this later, it's also worth noting that the EBT customer service line (1-877-328-9677) can at least confirm if your benefits are "pending" even if they can't tell you exactly when they'll post. Bookmark this thread - it's a great reference for future delays!