

Note: The County cannot expedite the processįamilies that have already received a P-EBT card and need assistance with PIN set-up, need to request a replacement card, or did not receive their card in the mail as expected, may contact the P-EBT Helpline at (877) 328-9677 (M-F, 6am to 8pm) for help.įamilies that have not received a P-EBT card but have questions about their P-EBT eligibility can also contact the P-EBT Helpline at (877) 328-9677 (M-F, 6am to 8pm).ĬalFresh is proud to play a critical role in reducing hunger and poverty and improving health by providing nutrition assistance to millions of low-income households through an array of vital services. CalFresh has the power to reduce hunger, support health, expand opportunity – and even respond to disasters. CalFresh provides monthly benefits to help households purchase the food they need if eligible. CalFresh benefits cannot be used to buy alcoholic beverages, and tobacco products. In addition, they may also be used to buy seeds and plants to grow food for the family to eat. The cards may not arrive at the same time.įor information about P-EBT eligibility, card mailings, and benefit amounts, go to the P-EBT website at.

Families with multiple eligible children receive multiple cards.
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P-EBT cards are automatically sent to eligible children based on information from other programs, including CalFresh Food benefits and free or reduced-price school meals.Įach eligible child receives their own reloadable card. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS), in partnership with the California Department of Education (CDE), received approval to operate the program in response to COVID-19 related school and childcare closures. P-EBT is a federal food program that gives eligible families with young and/or school-aged children food benefits to replace meals lost at childcare or school because of the pandemic. If the students are already part of a CalFresh household, the CalFresh household must request to add the student to the case. If you are a student who meets an exemption, you are encouraged to apply for CalFresh.

