Still waiting for P-EBT card for child with name starting with 'N' - anybody else delayed?

My son's name starts with O and we JUST got our P-EBT card yesterday, so they're definitely still sending them out! Don't panic yet. The distribution is taking way longer than they announced. The schedule on the website is completely wrong btw. When I finally got through to someone last week, they told me they're behind by about 3-4 weeks on the N-R names because of some system issue. Keep checking your mail!

I work with the school nutrition program, and I can confirm they're still issuing cards for the current phase. The P-EBT cards are not handled by the regular CalFresh offices, which is why you might be getting conflicting information. The current distribution for surnames N-R was delayed due to a processing issue with the state vendor. Here's what you should know: 1. You do NOT need to reapply 2. Cards are being mailed through June 2025 for eligible students 3. The P-EBT hotline (877-328-9677) is overwhelmed right now 4. Your child's eligibility is based on school records, not your CalFresh status The best way to check status is through the P-EBT Portal at ca.p-ebt.org where you can verify if your child is in the system and see if a card has been issued.

I HAD THE SAME ISSUE!!!! My twins both have names starting with N and we waited FOREVER!! Called like 50 times and nobody could tell me anything. So frustrating! Finally got cards last week. Hang in there!

If you're still having issues with the P-EBT cards, you might want to try Claimyr. I was in the same boat with my son's card (he's a P name), and after weeks of trying, I couldn't get through on the regular hotline. Claimyr got me connected to an actual human at the P-EBT office in about 15 minutes - worth every penny not to spend hours on hold just to get disconnected. They have a video showing how it works at https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8 and their website is claimyr.com. The rep was able to confirm our card was in the system and gave me an actual timeframe!

this isnt even a calfresh issue, P-EBT is completely separate program run by CDE not CDSS, u need to contact school or P-EBT directly, calling calfresh wont help u at all

We had a similar issue with my nephew's P-EBT card (his name starts with M). The distribution schedule is just an estimate, and they've been consistently behind those timelines. One thing I'd recommend is checking your mailing address on file with the school - we discovered our card was sent to an old address, which caused delays. If you've verified your address is correct and still haven't received anything by next week, you might need to request a replacement card. But be aware that requesting a replacement too early can cause more delays if your original card is already in processing.

I understand your concern about the P-EBT card for your daughter. Here's the current status: 1. The P-EBT distribution for N-R surnames is officially delayed until June 2025 according to the latest update from CDSS and CDE 2. This delay is affecting ALL eligible children with surnames in this range, regardless of school district 3. The delay was caused by a data verification issue between school districts and state databases 4. You do NOT need to reapply or take any action unless your address has changed since the school year began 5. When cards are issued, you'll receive a notice approximately 5-7 days before the card arrives The P-EBT program is separate from CalFresh, which explains the conflicting information. If you need immediate food assistance, I recommend applying for regular CalFresh benefits if you haven't already, as P-EBT is supplemental and not meant to replace regular food benefits.

Just want to add that you should also check if the card was sent but not activated. Sometimes the P-EBT cards come in very plain envelopes that look like junk mail. My friend almost threw hers away! The envelope just says "Official Business" and doesn't clearly identify as P-EBT.

my kids got theirs last week both R names so they def still sending them