When does CalFresh EBT balance update for April 2025? App showing nothing

Same!! i been checking mine 4 times a day lol. Last month it showed my deposit date like a week before end of month. Sometimes the app is just glitchy tho

The BenefitsCal app and website typically show the next month's issuance date about 3-5 days before the end of the current month. Since today is only the 28th, you might see it update by the 30th or 31st. If your regular issuance date is the 3rd, that shouldn't change unless there was a change in your case (like you moved counties or had a household composition change). If you don't see the deposit date by the 31st, there are a few possibilities: 1. System delay or technical glitch 2. Pending verification issue that might require your attention 3. Quarterly system maintenance (they sometimes do updates at month-end) Your benefits should still arrive on your regular date even if the app doesn't show it yet.

they do this EVRY month!!! system always laggy right b4 benefits post. my worker told me the app isnt even maintained by same dept that does the actual benefits so they dont sync up good. if ur worried just call

I had this exact issue last month. The app didn't update until literally the last day of February, but my benefits still loaded on time on the 11th like they always do. I think they're doing some kind of system update because my friend who gets CalWORKs (not CalFresh) said her payment info was delayed showing up too. If you really need to confirm, instead of waiting hours on hold with the county, I'd recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com). It's this service that calls the CalFresh office for you and gets a worker to call you back directly. I was skeptical but it actually worked - got a call back in about 30 minutes after waiting on hold for 3+ hours the day before. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8

UGH i hate this stupid app!! mine has been saying "pending processing" for 2 WEEKS now but when i called they said everything is fine and my benefits will come on the 10th like always. the whole system is broken if u ask me. they need to fix this garbage or go back to the old site that actually WORKED!!!

The CalFresh issuance calendar for 2025 hasn't changed, so if your regular date is the 3rd, that should remain consistent unless there's been a change to your case. Some technical context that might help explain what you're seeing: The BenefitsCal app pulls data from multiple systems, and there are often delays in how that information syncs. The actual benefit issuance system (EBT) is separate from both the eligibility system and the app interface. In most counties, benefits are pre-authorized about 3 days before the end of the month, which is when you'd normally see the pending deposit. However, this timing can vary based on weekends, holidays, and county processing schedules. If you don't see an update by the 1st, I'd recommend checking your EBT account directly through the separate EBT app or website rather than BenefitsCal, as that will show more current information about pending deposits.

My benefits always come on the 14th but app only shows it like 2 days before sometimes. Don't stress, the money will be there!!

Update: mine just showed up in the app! Check yours now maybe

Glad you got it sorted out! This happens way more often than it should. For future reference, if you ever need to check your benefit status quickly, you can also text your EBT card number to 511-411 and get your balance info that way - sometimes that updates faster than the apps do. It's saved me from panicking a few times when the systems are being slow to sync up.