CalFresh 'extra payment' missing for May 2025 - did anyone else not get it?

Those 'extra' payments weren't permanent - they were part of the California Food Assistance Program (CFAP) supplement that was temporary. The state sent notices about this ending in April 2025. The last supplemental payment was scheduled for last month. You should have received a notice in the mail explaining the change. Your regular CalFresh benefits will continue as normal on your standard issuance date based on your case number.

i didnt get mine either!!! thought it was just me. called the ebt number but it just said my regular benefits were loaded on the 9th. this is going to HURT my grocery budget big time :

The supplemental benefits program officially ended as of April 30, 2025. The state sent notices to all recipients in March. Your regular CalFresh benefits should continue without interruption, but the supplemental amount was always designed as a temporary program. If you're experiencing hardship due to this change, you can request a reassessment of your benefit amount if your circumstances have changed (income decrease, increase in household size, etc.). You can also check with your local food bank for additional assistance during the transition period.

ugh this happens EVERY TIME the state gives us something good. they always take it away without proper notice!! i bet the "notices" they claim they sent never even went out. typical bureaucratic nonsense. my worker even told me these payments would continue "indefinitely" back in january. they cant keep changing the rules on people who depend on this food assistance!!

I've been trying to reach someone at my county office for THREE DAYS to ask about this exact issue! Constant busy signals or being put on hold forever. I finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that held my place in line and had a county worker call me back within an hour. The worker confirmed the supplemental program ended April 30th. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8. Saved me hours of frustration!

If you're struggling with the reduction in benefits, make sure you're reporting ALL your allowable expenses on your next recertification or SAR7. Many people don't realize that reporting higher housing costs, utility bills, childcare expenses, and medical expenses (for elderly or disabled household members) can increase your regular CalFresh amount. Also, the standard deduction increased this year, which might help offset some of the loss from the supplemental program ending.

anybody know if the extra payment might come back later this year? I heard some rumor about it returning in July with the new fiscal year but cant find anything official about it

Just to clarify some misinformation I'm seeing in comments: The supplemental benefits were part of a temporary program with a defined end date. The notices were sent out in March 2025 to all recipients. If you didn't receive one, it could be due to an outdated address in the system. Make sure your contact information is current in CalSAWS. Your regular CalFresh benefits are not affected by this change. If you're experiencing hardship, you might qualify for an emergency allotment by contacting your county office and explaining your situation. They can sometimes issue emergency benefits in cases of demonstrated need.

I'm in the same boat as everyone else here - really bummed about losing that extra payment! For those asking about getting help right now, I wanted to mention that many local food banks have increased their distributions recently because they know people are dealing with this benefit reduction. The LA Regional Food Bank has several locations doing extra weekend distributions through the end of May. Also, if you have kids, check if your school district is doing any spring break meal programs - some are extending them because of the CalFresh changes. It's not much but every little bit helps when you're trying to stretch that grocery budget!