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California EBT/SNAP Checkup
Estimate your next EBT/SNAP deposit date, review EBT news, and check food rules for California.
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Reload date
California SNAP benefits are issued from the 1st to the 10th. The deposit day is based on the last digit of the case number.
Based on the last digit of the case number.
Use the schedule below to match your case number, SSN digit, last name, county, or other state schedule value to the published EBT reload date.
Schedule checked: April 27, 2026
6, use row 6.| Case number ending | EBT reload date |
|---|---|
| 0 | 10th of the month |
| 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 |
After you find your reload day in the table, the next reload date is the next upcoming occurrence of that day this month or next month.
Balance check
Use an official EBT channel for card balance, transaction, PIN, and account information.
For California EBT account help, call 877-328-9677. Use the number printed on your card if the card shows a different official customer service number.
Use only official state or EBT processor links for cardholder account access. Do not enter your PIN after following an unfamiliar text, email, ad, or social link.
EBTCheckup does not check balances or access EBT accounts. For case-specific questions, use official California SNAP or EBT channels.
EBT news
Reviewed news about EBT deposit delays, benefit interruptions, eligibility changes, and SNAP purchase-rule changes that may affect California households. Check back here for updates about the status of EBT, SNAP, and related services that may affect you.
Updated on: June 9, 2026
USDA’s final rule updating SNAP retailer staple-food stocking standards becomes effective July 7, 2026. Retailers must ultimately stock seven distinct staple-food varieties in each of four categories and at least one perishable variety in three categories, with implementation required by November 4, 2026. This may affect which stores remain authorized to accept SNAP/EBT and the food variety they must offer.
Purchase rules
Review common SNAP grocery rules and state-specific exceptions when they are available.
Updated on: April 27, 2026
California mostly follows the standard federal SNAP grocery rules.
California participates in the Restaurant Meals Program, but only eligible CalFresh households can use EBT at approved restaurants.
Cold deli food is usually allowed when it is meant to be eaten at home. Hot deli food is usually not allowed.
Check the label. Items with Nutrition Facts may be allowed. Items with Supplement Facts usually are not.
Hot food is usually not allowed unless a temporary disaster rule is active.
Most normal grocery food is allowed. Watch out for hot food, restaurant meals, supplements, non-food items, and any state-specific restrictions.
Last checked: April 27, 2026
Helpful guides
How reload dates and deposit times work across state EBT systems.
Common schedule, account, recertification, and outage reasons benefits may not show.
Common grocery items that are usually allowed or not allowed with SNAP EBT.
How to use official EBT tools without sharing sensitive account information.
Direct steps for using receipts, card phone support, official EBT portals, and state agency links.
California SNAP benefits are issued from the 1st to the 10th. The deposit day is based on the last digit of the case number.
California EBT system requirements state that future-dated food and cash benefit grants are made available between 12:01 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time on the benefit availability date. A Los Angeles County DPSS EBT handbook also defines the availability date as the date benefits are deposited for access and says benefits are available at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time on that date.
Common reasons include schedule timing, recertification, case changes, account issues, or state notices. This site cannot check your individual account.
Hot food is usually not allowed at normal checkout unless a temporary disaster rule or another official exception applies.
California participates in the Restaurant Meals Program, but only eligible CalFresh households can use EBT at approved restaurants.
We do not ask for your EBT card number, PIN, full case number, full SSN, birthday, address, login, or password.
This site estimates deposit dates using public state schedules. It cannot check your personal EBT balance, account, case status, or transaction history.