Will CalFresh EBT cards get additional P-EBT 4.0 reloads in California 2025?

I think ur mixing up benefits. P-EBT is a separate program from CalFresh, even tho they both use EBT cards. P-EBT was a special program during covid for school kids who couldnt get school meals. Prety sure its over now cause kids are back in school. CalFresh is the regular food assistance that continues.

I work for a community resource center that partners with CalFresh outreach. As of right now, California has NOT announced any P-EBT 4.0 reloads for 2025. The P-EBT program was primarily a pandemic response, and each state has different timelines and approaches for phasing out these emergency benefits. Oregon might be handling their program differently, but I haven't seen any official announcements for California continuing P-EBT benefits into 2025. What I CAN tell you is that if your children receive free or reduced-price school meals, you should focus on maintaining that eligibility, as any future P-EBT benefits (if they happen) would likely be tied to that status. Also, make sure your address is current with your children's schools and in the BenefitsCal system.

I had the same question last month! I called the CalFresh customer service line and waited for HOURS just to be told they "don't have information about P-EBT" and that I needed to call a different number. When I called that number, it was just recordings and no real person. So frustrating when you're just trying to plan your family budget. I've been using Claimyr to get through to actual CalFresh workers when I need to talk to someone. You can check them out at claimyr.com - they have this system that calls and waits on hold for you, then calls your phone when a real person picks up. Saved me from wasting hours on hold. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8 The worker I finally talked to said P-EBT is separate from CalFresh and handled by a different department, but they weren't aware of any new rounds coming for California. They suggested checking the CDSS website for updates.

Let me clarify some things about P-EBT and CalFresh: 1. P-EBT (Pandemic EBT) was specifically created as a temporary program during COVID when schools were closed or operating virtually 2. Each P-EBT phase has required separate federal approval and funding 3. P-EBT 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 covered different time periods during and shortly after the height of the pandemic 4. For California, there has been no official announcement of P-EBT 4.0 for 2025 5. Some states may have received different approvals based on their specific circumstances If you're concerned about food resources, I'd recommend: - Ensure you're receiving the maximum CalFresh benefits you qualify for (did you report all deductions like childcare costs?) - Check if your children's schools offer after-school snack programs - Contact your local food bank for additional resources - Make sure your children are enrolled in free/reduced lunch programs at school The CDSS will announce any new P-EBT benefits via their official channels if they become available.

I just had my CalFresh recertification interview yesterday and specifically asked about this. The eligibility worker told me there are currently NO PLANS for P-EBT 4.0 in California for 2025. She said Oregon might have a different program or could be referring to something else entirely. However, she did mention that California has permanently expanded the Summer EBT program (which is similar to P-EBT but only for summer months when school is out). So if your kids qualify for free/reduced school meals, you should automatically get some extra food benefits during summer 2025. It's about $120 per eligible child for the summer, not as much as the old P-EBT payments but better than nothing. The worker also suggested making sure you're getting all the CalFresh deductions you're entitled to - many people don't report all their housing costs, childcare expenses, or medical expenses (for seniors/disabled) which could increase your regular monthly benefits.

i got p-ebt for my kids last year and the card still has some money on it. does anyone know if those benefits expire? should i spend it all before a certain date?

Maybe ur sister is talking bout Summer EBT not P-EBT 4.0?? They sound similar but different programs. Summer EBT is newer and gives money for kids during summer when school lunch isnt available. P-EBT was the covid thing.

THE GOVERNMENT KEEPS CUTTING BENEFITS WHILE FOOD PRICES KEEP GOING UP!!!! My CalFresh benefits barely last 2 weeks now and they expect us to survive! They should be INCREASING benefits not taking away P-EBT! I'm a single mom with 3 kids and our CalFresh got reduced by $95/month when the emergency allotments ended. Now no more P-EBT either??? How are families supposed to feed their kids???

Has anyone been getting those random texts saying you can get "extra P-EBT benefits" by clicking some link? I got one last week and almost fell for it but realized it's probably a scam. Just warning everyone to be careful - I think scammers know people are hoping for more P-EBT and are taking advantage.

I'm also confused about this whole situation! My kids are in 2nd and 4th grade and we definitely got P-EBT benefits in 2024 that helped so much. Reading through these comments, it sounds like California isn't doing P-EBT 4.0 but maybe there's still the Summer EBT program? Can someone explain the difference between P-EBT and Summer EBT? I want to make sure I understand what my family might be eligible for going forward. Also, should I be doing anything now to make sure we get the Summer EBT benefits when they come available?

Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I'm still hoping California will announce something similar to what Oregon is doing, but it sounds like I should focus on what's actually available. I'm going to check with my kids' school to make sure they're still enrolled in the free lunch program and that our address is current. The Summer EBT program sounds like it will be helpful even if it's not as much as the old P-EBT payments. I also want to double-check that I'm reporting all our expenses correctly on our CalFresh application - someone mentioned childcare costs and I'm not sure if I included those properly. Does anyone know if after-school care expenses count as childcare deductions for CalFresh purposes?