Will CalFresh extra January payment come separately or was it already included in EBT deposit?

What extra amount are u talking about? I didnt hear anything about extra calfresh for january... they usually tell us in the mail if theres changes. how much more did u get compared to normal?

The January 2025 CalFresh supplemental payment you're referring to is being distributed separately from your regular benefits. According to the most recent CDSS directive, all eligible households will receive the supplemental payment within 10 business days after their regular January issuance. The amount varies based on household size - for instance, a household of 1-2 receives $60 extra, 3-4 receives $90 extra, and 5+ receives $120 extra. So the increase you're seeing is likely your regular benefit recalculation (which happens annually in October), not the supplemental payment. Keep checking your EBT balance over the next week or so for that separate deposit.

Just to clarify for everyone: The January 2025 CalFresh supplemental is automatic for all active households. You don't need to apply or call anyone. The extra payment will post to your EBT card separately from your regular issuance. If you don't see it within 14 days after your regular January benefits posted, then you should contact your county office. This is different from the regular October adjustment and different from reporting changes on your SAR7. The system is still processing these supplemental payments in batches, so some people will see it earlier than others.

my cousin works for the county and told me that they're sending out the extra payments in batches based on case number. the first batch already went out on Jan 5th, second batch is Jan 10th, and final batch on Jan 15th. so depends on your case number when youll see it

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UPDATE: Just checked my EBT card again and the extra supplement just posted! It was $90 for my household (me + 2 kids). So looks like they ARE sending them out separately just like everyone said. Thanks for all the helpful info!

To answer the question about whether this is recurring: No, this January 2025 supplement is a one-time payment. It's part of the emergency food assistance measure passed in the last budget session to address rising food costs. It's separate from your regular CalFresh benefits and won't continue in future months unless there's new legislation. Also, for those who are confused about seeing their deposit history, you can request an EBT transaction history either through the BenefitsCal portal or by calling the EBT customer service line and requesting a mailed statement. This will show exactly when deposits were made and in what amounts.