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my cousin works for calfresh and she said they sometimes close for emergencies too like if theres a threat or something? maybe check local news?
Ezra Beard
•Good point. I just checked the news sites for both Sacramento and San Bernardino counties and don't see anything about threats or emergencies. Seems like the training day explanation is most likely.
just to update everyone i called my county (sacramento) and they said its definitely the quarterly training and offices will be open tomorrow. they're automatically adding 10 days to any deadlines for people with appointments today. the lady was super nice about it and said theyre sending notices but they went out late.
Thanks for the update! That's a relief to hear about the 10-day extension. I'll still call tomorrow to confirm for my county.
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GamerGirl99
anybody else notice that CalFresh theft is getting worse?? seems like every week someone on here is posting about stolen benefits. the whole system needs better security!!! regular credit cards have fraud protection but EBT is stuck in the 1990s 🙄
yeah my cousin works for the county and she says EBT fraud is up like 300% this year especially with all the skimmers they find on store card readers
Olivia Clark
UPDATE: I finally got through to my county office! Used that Claimyr service someone recommended and it worked great - had a caseworker on the phone within 15 minutes. The caseworker was really helpful and walked me through filling out the CF 303 form. She said I need to email them: - The completed form - Copy of police report - Any evidence showing I couldn't have made the purchases She said they'll review it within 10 days but it looks promising since I reported it immediately and the purchases were made far from my home. She also referred me to a local food bank that can help with emergency food while I wait. Thank you everyone for your help! I'll update again when I hear their decision.
That's great news! Make sure to follow up if you don't hear back within the 10 day timeframe. One more tip: if they initially deny your request, you have the right to appeal. The form for that is called "Request for State Hearing" and you'd have 90 days from the denial to submit it. But hopefully it won't come to that!
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MY FRIEND SAID theres gonna be another increase in october 2025!!!! she works for the county so she knows, but she said its only like 2% so not that much really
Ally Tailer
•That's correct. CalFresh/SNAP benefits typically have a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) that happens each October. The exact percentage varies based on the Thrifty Food Plan calculations, but it's usually around 1-3%. For someone getting the full benefit amount for a family of 3 (which would be around $785 in 2025), a 2% increase would add about $15-16 to the monthly benefit. For someone receiving a smaller amount, the increase would be proportionally less.
Malia Ponder
This whole system is a JOKE. I'm a single mom with 2 kids and they gave me $23 a month. TWENTY THREE DOLLARS. What am I supposed to do with that??? The worker told me it was because I make "too much money" at my job. I make $17.50 an hour!!! HOW IS THAT TOO MUCH??? Meanwhile my neighbor doesn't work AT ALL and gets $600+ every month. Make it make sense!!!
I know it seems unfair, but CalFresh is designed as a supplemental program with benefits that decrease as income increases. The formula is pretty complicated with deductions for housing, childcare, etc. Your neighbor with no income would naturally get the maximum benefit. But I agree that the drop-off is too steep - there should be a more gradual reduction as people earn more.
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StarStrider
Anyone else notice how these EBT thefts keep happening right before holidays and rent due dates??? My cousin works for the county and she says they see TONS of "theft" reports at the end of every month. I'm not saying the OP is lying but they investigate these claims REALLY carefully now. If they think ur being dishonest they can terminate ur benefits completely so be 100% truthful about everything
Sean Murphy
•I completely understand they need to investigate. I have nothing to hide - my benefits were legitimately stolen and I'm freaking out about how to feed my family. I still have my physical card, never shared my PIN, and have no idea how this happened.
Luca Marino
•OMG are u srsly suggesting OP is making this up?? That's so rude! EBT skimming is EVERYWHERE now. There were actual news reports about organized crime rings targeting EBT cards. Not cool to make someone feel worse when they're already stressed!
Zara Malik
Quick update on the current replacement process: I just confirmed with our local CalFresh office that the rules changed in mid-2025. Now when benefits are stolen electronically (not from a lost/stolen physical card), they can replace up to two months of benefits per federal fiscal year. The process requires: - Police report (required) - EBT-28 form completed in full - Proof of identity - Statement explaining how you believe the theft occurred If your case is still with your previous county, they handle the replacement. If the transfer completed, then your new county handles it. The 10-day processing requirement only starts once ALL documentation is received, so submit everything as quickly as possible.
Sean Murphy
•Thank you for this updated information! My old county worker finally called me back. They're sending me the EBT-28 form by email to complete. I explained my hardship situation and they said they'll try to process it within 5 business days once they receive everything. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Emma Davis
the people stealing these cards should be ASHAMED of themselves. taking food from children!!! what is wrong with people these days. back in my day we would never dream of stealing from neighbors especially not FOOD MONEY. society is going downhill fast. hope they catch whoever did this to you.
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QuantumQuest
•i know right!!! the worst part is they probably know exactly what theyre stealing too cuz pebt cards look different from regular mail. targeted theft is extra messed up
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Paolo Rizzo
One important update for everyone in this thread: If you're experiencing P-EBT theft, you should be documenting the incident with BOTH the local police AND the USPS Postal Inspector if it was stolen from your mailbox. The Postal Inspector report can carry more weight in your CalFresh fraud investigation because it establishes federal mail theft, which is taken very seriously. You can file a report online at https://www.uspis.gov/report. Also, once your benefits are restored, I strongly recommend setting up online account access immediately so you can monitor for any suspicious activity. You can also request that your replacement card be sent to your local CalFresh office for pickup rather than mailed to your home if mail theft is common in your area.
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Natasha Petrova
•Good point about the USPS Postal Inspector! I didn't know you could request pickup at the office instead of mail delivery. That should honestly be the DEFAULT option in areas with high mail theft.
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