CalFresh benefits not showing as pending for March 2025 - still active but no pending deposit?

This has been happening to a lot of people this month - there seems to be a system delay. My worker told me they're updating the EBT deposit system statewide, so benefits might not show as pending but should still load on your regular issuance date. As long as your case shows active in BenefitsCal and you're up to date on your reporting requirements, you should be fine. What day of the month do your benefits normally deposit?

same thing here!!! im freaking out cuz i got NOTHING left and rent due next week too. called like 5 times and just get the stupid robot voice then hangs up. system still says im approved but no pending deposit showing up. never happened before

The county is ALWAYS doing this lately. They make these "system improvements" without telling anyone, then when you call to find out what's going on, you can't even get through! I've been on CalFresh for 6 years and it's gotten worse every year. A NOTICE would be nice? Like hey, don't panic when you don't see pending deposits? But why would they bother actually COMMUNICATING with us?? 🙄

I've had this happen before and found a solution that might help you get answers faster. Have you tried using Claimyr to get through to a CalFresh worker? I was stuck in the same situation last update cycle and used it to skip the phone queue. You can see how it works at https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8 - it basically calls you back when they reach a real person. Got through in about 15 minutes when I had been trying for days. The worker confirmed my benefits were still coming even though they weren't showing as pending in the system.

Mine didnt show pending either but just loaded this morning! Check your balance, maybe yours came through too?

I work for a community org that helps with benefit issues, and we've been hearing about this all week. It's a statewide EBT system update that's affecting the "pending" notifications, but not the actual benefit issuance. Two important things to check: 1. Make sure your BenefitsCal account shows "Active" status 2. Verify you've submitted all required forms (SAR7 or Recertification) If both of those are good, your benefits should load on your regular issuance date. The pending status is just a notification feature, not part of the actual payment system. If your benefits don't load on your regular date, then reach out to your county office immediately.

does this affect cash aid too or just calfresh?? im supposed to get both

My sister had this happen but it was because she didn't report her teenager got a part-time job, and they found out through income matching with EDD. Even though her account showed active, they were calculating a benefit reduction. Not saying that's your situation, but sometimes there's more going on than just system glitches.

UPDATE: My benefits just loaded this morning (the 1st) even though they never showed as pending! Full amount too. Looks like it was just the system update affecting the pending notification like everyone said. Relief!! Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance!