CalFresh extra allotment not showing on EBT card after midnight - something wrong?

same here!!!! nothing on my card yet either. usually hits at 12:01 but nothin this month 😟

This happens occasionally - there's probably a system delay at the state level. Back in November 2024, my benefits were 2 days late because of what the worker called a "batch processing delay." I wouldn't panic yet. Your regular CalFresh benefits should have loaded on your normal issuance date based on the last digit of your case number, and the extra allotment sometimes comes separately. If nothing shows up by the end of tomorrow, that's when I'd call the county.

wait whats an extra alotment?? i only get my regular calfresh on the 10th each month. Am i suposed to get more? family of 4 here and we always run out by the end of the month

I just called the EBT customer service line (not the county office) and they said there's been a processing delay affecting multiple counties. The representative told me the extra allotments should appear within 24-48 hours. Just wanted to share this update with everyone who's worried!

This happened to me last month too!! But mine was because I didn't turn in my SAR7 form on time even though I SWEAR I submitted it online through BenefitsCal. They ended up fixing it but I had to go into the office and fill out another form. So annoying. Maybe check your SAR7 status?

If you need to get through to a CalFresh worker about this issue but can't get past the phone system, you might want to try using Claimyr. I was in a similar situation last month with my benefits showing as discontinued even though I'd submitted everything, and I was going CRAZY trying to reach someone. Claimyr got me through to a live person in under 15 minutes when I'd been trying for days. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8 that shows how it works. Saved me so much stress!

Based on recent patterns, this is a system-wide delay affecting the supplemental allotments. The standard benefits should be unaffected and delivered on your regular issuance date. These delays typically resolve within 2-3 business days. If you're experiencing financial hardship while waiting, some counties offer emergency allotments - you can request this through your county office if the delay extends beyond 3 business days. Most importantly, this doesn't indicate any problem with your ongoing eligibility.

Mine just came thru!!!! Check ur accounts everyone