What Is The California EBT Phone Number? 

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In this community resource guide, I will share the California EBT phone number with you.

The EBT phone number offers a helpline to dial for assistance related to your food stamp benefits. This number will differ from the generic California Health and Human Services number you may have originally dialed to apply for food stamps.

Continue reading, and I will explain which number you should dial to connect with a California EBT customer service representative.

What Is The California EBT Number?

The number for food stamps is 877.328.9677. Dialing this number will put you in touch with an EBT customer service representative who can help you with issues regarding your EBT card.

Generally, you should only dial 877.328.9677 if you are already approved for California food stamps and have an EBT card. If you have not been approved for food stamps in California but want to apply, you can dial 877.847.3663.

Editor’s Note: People refer to a California food stamp card in several different ways. If you hear any variation of the following terms, don’t be confused because they all mean food stamp card. EBT card, CalFresh Card, and SNAP card are different ways of referring to a California food stamps program.

What Can The California EBT Customer Service Number Help You With?

You can call the EBT card phone number at 877.328.9677 to resolve the following EBT card-related issues:

• If your California SNAP card was stolen, you could call this number to get a replacement. It typically takes 2 to 5 to mail you a new EBT food stamp card.
• You can check your balance by calling the food stamp 877 number.
• The California EBT number also allows you to learn about your history of food stamp purchases and transactions.

What Number To Dial If You Need To Apply For Food Stamps In California?

If you do not have food stamps, you can apply for benefits by dialing the California Health and Human Services number at 877.847.3663.

In addition to applying for SNAP benefits, you can apply for Medicaid, CHIP, WIC, TANF, and other government benefits.

What Is The California P EBT Phone Number?

You can dial 877.328.9677 to speak to a customer service representative with the pandemic electronic benefit transfer program in California.

The summer P EBT food stamp benefit is a one-time payment for each eligible child. In general, to qualify for this California food stamp program, you will need to either:

• Have a child from kindergarten to 12th grade who qualifies for reduced-price meals via the School Lunch Program or…
• You are a household that receives SNAP benefits and has children in your home.

You can learn more about the summer P EBT benefit program by calling 877.328.9677 or visiting the Pandemic EBT webpage.

Which California Food Stamp Number Should You Call?

The food stamp you call will depend on what your specific need is. The table below will help you to better understand which California food stamp to call to get the assistance you need. 

What Is Your Need?	Here Is The Food Stamp Number You Should Call
I need to apply for food stamps in California.	877.847.3663. This is the main number to California Health and Human Services.
How to apply for pandemic EBT benefits in California?	877.847.3663. This is the P EBT phone number where you can sign up for a one-time payment per eligible child.
I lost my EBT Card.	877.328.9677. Call the California helpdesk to report a lost or stolen EBT card.
Forgot my EBT card PIN.	877.328.9677. The California EBT helpdesk can also help you to change your 4-digit PIN for your EBT card.
I need to check my food stamp balance.	877.328.9677. This is the number that you can call to check your EBT card balance or any past purchases.
Check the status of a food stamp application I submitted.	877.847.3663. Call California Health and Human Services to check the status of a California food stamp application.
I need to report a change in income.	877.847.3663. You can report a change in income to California Health and Human Services. If your income decreases, it’s important to report this change because you could qualify for more monthly food stamps.
How to find food aid programs and California food pantries near me?	877.847.3663. You can call California Health and Human Services, which will connect you to the local United Way helpline in your area.  United Way can direct you to social services like food assistance, housing, employment, medical, mental health, and more.

 

What Is The Difference Between The 877.328.9677 vs. 877.847.3663 California Food Stamp Numbers?

The 877.328.9677 number is the one you call after you’ve applied and been approved for food stamps and have an EBT card. They manage your benefits at this number.

You’ll want to call 877.847.3663 for any service related to applying for food stamps.

Both numbers are related to California food stamps, but one is used to manage your food stamp benefits while the other is used to apply for food stamp benefits.

Conclusion

If you have already been approved for food stamps and have a question about benefits, you can call the California EBT number at 877.328.9677. At the California food stamp 877 number, you will be able to learn about your food stamp balance, report a lost EBT card, or change your PIN.

Now, if you need to apply for SNAP benefits, you will need to contact the California Health and Human Services at 877.847.3663 or apply online. This is the number to call when you are first enrolling in the food stamp program.

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