When will CalFresh extra $95 emergency allotment be deposited this month?

The emergency allotments ended completely in March 2023 when the federal public health emergency expired. CalFresh benefits went back to regular amounts after that. There are NO more extra payments like the $95 minimum EA that used to happen during COVID. Anyone who told you you're getting extra money this month is giving you wrong info unfortunately.

I worked for CalFresh during the pandemic and can confirm the emergency allotments ended in early 2023. What you're now receiving is your regular calculated benefit based on your household size, income, expenses, etc. If you're struggling, you might want to submit a SAR7 or mid-period report if you've had any changes that could increase your benefit amount (decreased income, increased housing costs, new household members). The BenefitsCal website (benefitscal.com) lets you check your current benefit amount and deposit date which is typically the same day each month based on your case number.

ya the extra money is gone which sux. i keep hopin theyll bring it back but my worker said no chance. i get my regular benefits on the 11th every month. check your last deposit date that should tell u when ull get it again

NOBODY TELLS US ANYTHING!!! I was in the same boat last year thinking I was still gonna get the emergency money. The county workers don't bother to make sure we understand whats happening. Just cut the benefits and leave families strugglng! My kids had to adjust to eating less because of this! But oh they sent a letter?? Like we all perfectly understand government jargon!!

If you're having trouble making ends meet with your current benefit amount, definitely report that rent increase ASAP. A $200 increase in housing costs could potentially increase your CalFresh benefits because it changes your shelter deduction. You can do this through a mid-period report. For checking your benefit amount and deposit date, sign into your BenefitsCal account (used to be called C4Yourself in some counties). If you're having trouble reaching a real person at the county office to discuss your options, I've had great success using Claimyr (claimyr.com). It's a service that gets you through to a real person quickly instead of waiting on hold forever. They have a demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8

omg wait u can report rent increases mid period??? i thought u could only report stuff on the SAR7 or recertification??

To add to what others have said, your regular CalFresh benefits should be deposited on the same day each month based on the last digit of your case number. So if your case ends in 5, it's the 5th of the month, case ends in 0, it's the 10th, etc. The EBT customer service line (877-328-9677) can tell you your next deposit date if you can't access BenefitsCal.

my friend who works for the county says theres talk about inflation increases to calfresh coming soon maybe next years benefits will go up alittle fingers crossed

Just to clarify something important - your regular CalFresh benefits DO increase each year with the cost of living adjustment (COLA). This usually happens in October. Last October (2024), benefits increased by about 3%. While this doesn't fully cover inflation for many families, there is an automatic annual adjustment. And yes, definitely report your rent increase - shelter costs are a major factor in benefit calculation.