Will I still get supplemental CalFresh benefits on the 25th if my regular benefits are cut off?

the supplemental benefits are tied to your regular benefits, if ur cut off you wont get the supplement either. they go together

I've been through this situation before. The supplemental benefits you're referring to are actually part of your regular CalFresh allotment - they're not separate benefits. CalFresh issues benefits over the first 10 days of the month for regular benefits. If you're getting something on the 25th, it could be one of three things: 1. Emergency expedited benefits (if you recently applied with very low income) 2. A county adjustment or correction to your regular benefits 3. Or possibly you're confusing CalFresh with another program If your CalFresh benefits are discontinued, you won't receive any benefits until you complete the recertification process. Call your county office ASAP to explain the missed interview and request a new appointment. You typically have 30 days from the discontinuance to get reinstated without having to reapply completely, but the sooner you fix it, the less likely you'll have a gap in benefits.

P-EBT is completely different from CalFresh!! That's why you're confused. P-EBT is for school kids and is separate. You'll still get that regardless of your CalFresh status because they're different programs!!!

From my experience working with several clients in similar situations, here's what you need to know: 1. As others mentioned, P-EBT is entirely separate from CalFresh. It's administered by a different department and won't be affected by your CalFresh status. 2. For your regular CalFresh benefits, you need to act quickly. California allows for something called "good cause" restoration if you missed your recertification interview due to circumstances beyond your control. A family emergency might qualify. 3. You'll want to contact your county office to explain the situation and reschedule your interview. Make sure to mention the family emergency as the reason for missing the original appointment. 4. If your benefits do lapse, and you complete the recertification within 30 days of discontinuance, they can often restore benefits back to the beginning of the month, avoiding a gap. 5. Be prepared to provide all verification documents they request - pay stubs, rent receipts, utility bills, etc. Having these ready will speed up the process.

Had THIS EXACT PROBLEM last year and spent DAYS trying to get someone at the county on the phone. Kept getting disconnected or stuck on hold for hours. Finally I tried using Claimyr.com and it was literally the only way I got through. They called the CalFresh office for me and when they got someone, they called my phone to connect us. Saved me so much stress! They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8 Definitely worth it to get your recertification fixed before you lose benefits completely.

am i the only one who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump through so many hoops just to keep our benefits? i missed ONE interview last year and had to go 2 months without any food stamps because of all the back and forth. the system is literally designed to cut people off.

Quick update on P-EBT since there seems to be some confusion: The 2025 P-EBT program has changed somewhat from previous years. Benefits are typically issued quarterly now rather than monthly, and the amount depends on how many school days your children qualified for free/reduced lunch. So those payments on the 25th might be something else entirely. To clarify your CalFresh situation, I'd recommend checking your EBT account online through the BenefitsCal website or app. It will show exactly which program each deposit came from, which should help clear up any confusion about which benefits are at risk.

Don't forget to ask for expedited benefits when you do your interview! If your income is low enough they can issue benefits within 3 days. They don't always tell you this option exists but it's your right to request it if you qualify!

UPDATE: I had my interview this morning and explained the family emergency situation. They're going to restore my benefits under the 'good cause' provision! The worker said there might be a slight delay, but I should get my full benefit amount for next month. She also explained that the payment I get on the 25th is actually from the CAPI program for my elderly mother who lives with us, not P-EBT or CalFresh. So that would have continued regardless. Thank you everyone for your help and advice! And special thanks to whoever recommended Claimyr - that's the only reason I got through to reschedule my interview so quickly.

That's awesome news! Really happy to hear they approved the good cause restoration. It's such a relief when the system actually works in our favor for once. Your story will probably help other people in similar situations too - knowing that family emergencies can qualify for good cause and that there are resources like Claimyr to help get through to the county offices. Thanks for posting the update!