When are P-EBT 3.0 cards being mailed out in 2025? One-time or multiple payments?

my freind got hers last week!! but only for 1 of her 3 kids so far?? she said it came with $455 on it i think for the whole summer. Pretty sure its just 1 payment not monthly. sux they dont give us dates just hope u get it i guess

P-EBT 3.0 cards for 2025 are being mailed in phases based on county and school district. The official CalFresh website states distribution began March 15th and will continue through June 2025. Each eligible child receives one card with a single payment amount based on how many school days they qualified for free/reduced meals (typically $8.28 per eligible school day). The cards come in white envelopes from "California P-EBT" and require activation by phone. Keep your mailing address updated with your child's school to ensure delivery. Unlike regular CalFresh benefits, P-EBT is a one-time payment for the entire 2024-2025 school year, not a monthly benefit.

I've been trying to get through to someone at the P-EBT hotline for days about this same issue. The automated system is useless and I keep getting disconnected after waiting 45+ minutes. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get a callback from an actual P-EBT specialist yesterday. They confirmed cards are being mailed on a rolling basis through June and explained my kids' cards should arrive by end of April based on our zip code. They have a quick video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8 The specialist also confirmed it's a single payment, not monthly, and told me exactly what to look for in the mail so I don't miss it.

To clarify some confusion I'm seeing: P-EBT 3.0 and CalFresh are different programs, though both provide food assistance. P-EBT is specifically for families with children who would receive free or reduced-price meals at school. The 2025 P-EBT 3.0 benefit amount is calculated at $8.28 per school day for qualifying students. Important details: - Cards are mailed once, with a single payment (not recurring monthly) - Benefits remain valid for 274 days from issuance - No application is required if your child already receives free/reduced meals - P-EBT cards look different from regular EBT cards (white with "P-EBT" on them) - You must activate by phone using your child's date of birth and the last 4 digits of their case number (included in the letter) If you have questions about your specific case, you'll need to speak with a representative directly.

Yes, if your children automatically receive free lunch through their Medi-Cal eligibility, they should still qualify for P-EBT 3.0. The school district provides the student information and address to the P-EBT program administration. The cards will be mailed to the address on file with your children's school, so make sure that's current. This is why it's important to ensure your address is updated with the school office. If you've moved recently and haven't updated your information, you should contact the school immediately.

When I called about this last week they told me the cards were delayed because of a "printing issue" whatever that means. The whole system is so frustrating! Last year my daughter got a card but my son didn't even though they're at the same school with the same lunch program. Make it make sense!!!

Thanks everyone for the helpful information. I called my kids' school this morning and they confirmed all student information was submitted to the P-EBT program in February. They said cards for our district should start arriving mid-April through May based on alphabetical order. I'll watch for the white envelope and make sure not to throw it out! Really appreciate all your help figuring this out.