When does CalFresh deposit benefits each month? Different times for regular vs. extra allotments?

Regular CalFresh benefits are deposited on a staggered schedule based on the last digit of your case number. It falls between the 1st and 10th of each month. Check your approval letter - it should tell you your specific issuance date. The schedule never changes once assigned to you. As for 'extra stamps' - I'm assuming you mean emergency allotments or supplements? Those emergency allotments were a pandemic thing and ended in April 2023. There aren't regular 'extra' benefits anymore unless there's a specific adjustment to your case or a disaster declaration.

mine always comes on the 6th at midnight!! But my sister gets hers on the 4th, so yeah its defintly different for evryone. I think its the last digit of ur case # like they said. No more extra benefits tho they stoppped those after covid

There's a lot of confusion about this! Here's a breakdown: 1. Regular CalFresh benefits: Issued between 1st-10th of each month based on the last digit of your case number: - Last digit 1: 1st day of month - Last digit 2: 2nd day - And so on... - Last digit 0: 10th day 2. Supplemental benefits: These can happen if: - You reported an income change mid-cycle and qualified for more - There was an error in your benefit calculation that gets corrected - You won an appeal or hearing - There's a disaster declaration for your county These supplements can come at any time during the month when processed. Check your BenefitsCal account for notices about any adjustments. The pandemic emergency allotments that gave everyone the maximum benefit for their household size ended in early 2023.

THE SYSTEM IS COMPLETELY UNRELIABLE!!! I've been on CalFresh for 3 years and TWICE my benefits didn't load on my assigned day with NO EXPLANATION. Had to call and wait for HOURS only to be told it was a "system glitch" and I had to wait another 3 days!!! Don't count on the exact day if you're really desperate because the county WILL let you down when you need it most!!!

my benefits come on the 3rd but tbh i always check my balance starting like the 1st just in case lol. one time they came early and i almost missed it. btw if ur trying to check ur balance the ebt app is way better than calling that number

SOMETIMES they do emergency benefits if theres like a big storm or wildfire in ur area! my cousin in norcal got extra after those fires last year. but its not regular

If you ever need to check on your benefit status or have questions about deposits that seem delayed or incorrect, trying to reach the county office can be frustrating. I've had clients who spent days trying to get through on the CalFresh hotlines. One service that's been helpful for many is Claimyr (claimyr.com). They can connect you directly to a CalFresh representative without the usual wait times. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8 It's particularly useful when you're dealing with time-sensitive benefit issues like deposits not showing up when expected.

One more thing to know - if you've just been approved and are waiting for your very first deposit, it might not follow the regular schedule. First-time benefits often come within 30 days of approval, regardless of what your regular issuance date will be going forward. So if you just got approved, you might get your first deposit sooner than your regular schedule would indicate.

Does anyone know if there's a way to change your issuance date? The 10th is really inconvenient for me because my rent is due on the 1st, and I'd love to have my food benefits earlier in the month.

Just wanted to add that you can also check your balance and transaction history through the ebtEDGE mobile app or by calling the customer service number on the back of your EBT card. The app is super convenient and shows you exactly when your benefits were loaded. Since you're new to the program, I'd recommend downloading it and setting up your account - it's way easier than calling the automated phone line every time you want to check your balance. Also, keep all your paperwork from your approval because it has important dates and case information you might need later!

Welcome to CalFresh! Just to add to all the great info here - since you mentioned you're new to the program, make sure you understand your reporting requirements too. You'll need to submit a SAR 7 (Semi-Annual Report) every 6 months to stay active, and report certain changes within 10 days (like income increases over the limit or moving). Missing these deadlines can cause your benefits to stop, which would mess up that reliable deposit schedule everyone's talking about. Your caseworker should have given you a packet explaining all this, but it's easy to overlook when you're just focused on getting approved. The BenefitsCal website also has reminders and lets you submit reports online, which is way easier than mailing them in!