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Just wanted to add my experience to this thread - I had the exact same login issues yesterday and was panicking because my recertification interview is scheduled for Friday. After reading through all the helpful comments here, I decided to try the Claimyr service that @Javier Mendoza mentioned. It actually worked! I got connected to my eligibility worker within 30 minutes and was able to confirm that my SAR7 was received and my interview is still on schedule. The worker also mentioned that they're putting extra staff on phones this week because of all the calls from the website outage. For anyone still worried about deadlines or missing documents, I'd definitely recommend trying to get through by phone rather than waiting for the website. This community is amazing - thank you all for sharing your experiences and solutions!
Thanks for sharing your experience with Claimyr! I've been hesitant to try third-party services but hearing multiple success stories in this thread is really encouraging. It's good to know they have extra staff on phones this week - that explains why some people are finally getting through. I'm still dealing with some anxiety about my recertification timeline, so I might give them a call tomorrow if I can't get everything sorted through the website. Really appreciate everyone in this community looking out for each other during these stressful situations!
This thread is so reassuring! I've been dealing with the same login issues since yesterday and was starting to panic about my upcoming recertification deadline. Reading everyone's experiences and solutions has been incredibly helpful. It's frustrating that the county doesn't communicate these system-wide problems better - a simple notice on their homepage would save so many people from unnecessary stress and worry. I'm definitely going to try some of the suggestions mentioned here, especially taking screenshots when the system is working and setting early reminders for deadlines. Thank you all for sharing your knowledge and looking out for each other in this community!
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Did your quarterly review (SAR7) get processed properly? Same thing happened when I forgot to include my pay stubs with SAR7 and benefits were held. Make sure you didn't get any notices in the mail requesting additional verification.
The OP mentioned their benefits arrived this morning - looks like it was just the holiday weekend delay after all. But your point about SAR7 processing is a good one for future reference. Missing verifications on the Semi-Annual Report is one of the most common reasons for unexpected benefit delays.
Glad to hear your benefits came through! This is such a common issue that really stresses people out. For future reference, here's what I've learned about CalFresh deposit timing: Federal holidays always push deposits back to the next business day, and sometimes it takes an extra day for the banking system to catch up. Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Presidents Day weekends are the worst for this. I keep a small emergency stash of non-perishables now specifically for these situations - learned that the hard way after being caught short during a Thanksgiving weekend delay a couple years ago.
That's really smart advice about keeping an emergency stash! I wish I had thought of that before this happened. Do you have any recommendations for good non-perishable items that work well for families with kids? I'm thinking rice, pasta, canned goods - but wondering if there are other shelf-stable options that are nutritious and kid-friendly for future holiday delays.
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Am i the only one who still uses the paper benefit reports they mail out? lol I know I'm old school but I never trusted these apps with my benefit info
Wait they still send paper statements?? I haven't gotten one in like 2 years. Did you have to request that specially or something?
You have to specifically request paper statements by calling your county office. I did it when I first got CalFresh in 2023 because my phone was too old for the app.
I'm glad to see the app is working again for everyone! For future reference, I've found it helpful to have multiple backup methods ready when the app goes down. Besides the phone number (1-877-328-9677) and the website, you can also check your balance at most ATMs using your EBT card - just select "balance inquiry" instead of making a withdrawal. Some people don't realize this option exists but it's really convenient when you're already out shopping and need a quick balance check.
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Hi Melaena! Most pizza places don't accept EBT/SNAP unless they're participating in the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP), which is only available to certain eligible individuals (elderly, disabled, or homeless). You can check if Pacifica pizza is an authorized retailer by using the USDA SNAP Retailer Locator online or calling the store directly. If you're eligible for RMP, you can also contact your local CalFresh office to get a list of participating restaurants in your area. Hope this helps!
Thanks for the helpful info, @Zainab Ahmed! Just to add - I believe the Restaurant Meals Program is only available in certain counties in California, so it's worth checking if Pacifica (San Mateo County) even participates in RMP first. You can also try calling the CalFresh customer service line at 1-877-847-3663 to confirm which restaurants in your area accept EBT under the program if you qualify.
Isabella Martin
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! This is exactly why I love this community - you all helped me figure out that this was just a rumor and gave me some really practical advice about what I can actually do to potentially increase my benefits. I'm going to call my county office (or try that Claimyr service someone mentioned) to report my increased rent and see if that helps. It's frustrating that misinformation spreads so quickly on social media, but at least we have places like this where people share real facts and experiences. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to respond!
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Clay blendedgen
•You're so welcome! I'm new to this community but I can already tell it's a great resource. It's really frustrating how fast these rumors spread - I saw the same "inflation check" story on Facebook and almost fell for it myself before finding this thread. It's such a relief to have people here who actually know what they're talking about instead of just passing along whatever they heard from their friend's cousin's neighbor! Hope the rent reporting works out for you and helps boost your benefits even a little bit.
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Saanvi Krishnaswami
I'm also new here but wanted to share my experience - I fell for a similar rumor last year about "emergency food assistance payments" that turned out to be completely false. It's so frustrating because when you're struggling to put food on the table, any hope of extra help gets your hopes up. What I've learned is to always check the official California Department of Social Services website (cdss.ca.gov) or your county's official site before believing anything you hear through the grapevine. They post all legitimate updates about benefit changes there first. The misinformation on social media is getting really out of hand - I've seen fake screenshots of "official" notifications that look so real it's scary. For anyone reading this who is struggling with food costs like the original poster, don't forget about local food banks and pantries too. They're a great supplement to CalFresh benefits and many don't have income restrictions.
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