When do CalFresh extra allotments come in February 2025? Need for Super Bowl grocery shopping

thye dont do extra payments anymore since covid emergency ended. what ur seeing is just ur regular benefits now

I think you might be confusing the regular issuance schedule with supplemental payments. The emergency allotments that gave everyone the maximum benefit amount for their household size ended back in early 2023. What you're getting now ($43) is your calculated benefit based on your income, expenses, and household size. Benefits are issued over the first 10 days of each month based on the last digit of your case number. There's no special Super Bowl supplement or anything like that.

I WENT THROUGH THIS EXACT THING!!! The county keeps cutting benefits while food prices are SKYROCKETING! I was getting $267 for me and my two kids last year and now it's down to $86!!! How are we supposed to feed our families on this?? The system is totally broken and nobody cares. I've called so many times and just get the runaround. They say one thing then do another. So sick of it.

Sorry about your benefit reduction. If your benefits seem lower than they should be, make sure you're claiming all eligible deductions on your application or SAR7. Many people don't realize you can deduct childcare expenses, some medical costs for seniors/disabled household members, and the full amount of your rent and utilities. Check if you reported all these correctly. BTW, I had the same problem reaching my worker until I found a service called Claimyr that got me through to a real person at CalFresh in about 10 minutes. They call the county for you and put you on when they reach a real person. Saved me hours of waiting on hold. Their video explains it better than I can: https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8 or check claimyr.com. Totally worth it to actually speak to someone who can explain your benefit calculation.

To give you the most accurate information: There are no more extra/emergency allotments as others have mentioned. Those ended in February 2023 nationwide. What you're currently receiving ($43) is your calculated benefit amount based on the standard formula. However, there are two important things to know: 1. California does issue quarterly Nutrition Benefits for families with school-aged children through the CalFresh program. The next one should be in mid-February 2025. If you have eligible children, check your EBT balance around February 10-15. 2. If your circumstances have changed (income decreased, rent increased, more dependents, etc.), you should submit a SAR 3 (Change Report Form) immediately. You don't have to wait for your regular reporting period if the change would increase your benefits. The regular issuance schedule for February benefits is based on the last digit of your case number (1st through 10th of the month). No special Super Bowl timing, unfortunately.

This might sound stupid but are you sure you're checking on the right day? My sister thought her benefits were cut but she was just checking too early. CalFresh benefits get deposited on different days based on the last digit of your case number. Mine's a 7 so I get mine on the 7th of each month. When do yours normally come in?

I work with CalFresh recipients and wanted to explain why your benefits may have been reduced. The most common reasons are: 1. Increased income (even small increases can impact benefits) 2. Change in household composition 3. Unreported income discovered during verification 4. Missing or incomplete SAR7 information 5. Expenses like rent or utilities not fully reported To maximize your benefits, make sure you're reporting all allowable expenses on your SAR7 or recertification application. This includes: - Full rent/mortgage amount - Utilities (if not using the standard utility allowance) - Child care expenses - Medical expenses over $35/month for elderly or disabled household members - Court-ordered child support payments Regarding the timing of benefits, they're issued from the 1st-10th of each month based on the last digit of your case number. There are no supplemental payments tied to specific events like the Super Bowl. If you believe your benefits were incorrectly calculated, you can request a state hearing within 90 days of receiving your Notice of Action.