The Propel guide to EBT in California: food stamp deposit schedule
Check out the California EBT guide for answers to your food stamp questions.
Check out the California EBT guide for answers to your food stamp questions.
Want to view your upcoming deposits?
Download the Propel App
Monthly benefit deposit schedule.
What day are benefits loaded?
CalFresh (food) benefits are sent out over the first 10 days of every month, based on the last digit of your case number.
Your case number should be included on most paperwork you get from your county, and is also available online at BenefitsCal if you have an account.
If your:
| Case # ends in | Benefits available |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1st of the month |
| 2 | 2nd of the month |
| 3 | 3rd of the month |
| 4 | 4th of the month |
| 5 | 5th of the month |
| 6 | 6th of the month |
| 7 | 7th of the month |
| 8 | 8th of the month |
| 9 | 9th of the month |
| 0 | 10th of the month |
If you get CalWORKS (cash aid), then that cash EBT deposit is made to your card during the first 3 calendar days of the month.
What time are benefits loaded?
Analyzing data from some of the 5 million users who check their balance on the Propel App every month, we estimate about 92% of people have their benefits loaded at midnight in California.
So while most of the time you can expect benefits at midnight, if they haven't loaded on your usual day, it may be worth waiting to contact your county to see if they come in later that day.
Missed a Deposit?
Didn't receive your benefits on the expected date? There might be an issue with your case.
Find out why by reading Why didn't I get a food stamp deposit this month?, which explains common reasons for missed deposits and what you can do about it.
This page was written based on official government sources, and has been edited for simplicity.
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