Author: Kwame Kuadey

Kwame Kuadey writes about personal finance and the social safety net. His career started in banking but he caught the entrepreneurial bug and has spent the last decade building successful businesses, including an Inc. 500 Company. Kwame believes everyone has the power to improve their quality of life by seeking knowledge and taking action. In 2012, Kwame founded Empower Media to help low-income households improve their financial situation. His expertise is in topics relevant to low-income households, including government benefits and assistance, banking products, access to credit, plus tools & resources to help reduce income volatility and build wealth. Kwame has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc. Magazine, Washington Post, ABC, and NPR.

Extra Food Stamps for California – January 2022

Kwame Kuadey CalFresh EBT Card, CalFresh Pandemic SNAP, California EBT Card, COVID-19 Benefits

Will California food stamps recipients receive extra CalFresh benefits for January? The extra food stamps for California for January 2022 are part of the Emergency Allotment (EA) Program. If you want to know how much extra CalFresh benefits you can expect in January and when you’ll receive them, continue reading below. Alert: CalFresh Benefits to Increase by 25% – Learn More In this article, we will cover: What are Emergency Allotment benefits? Who qualifies for extra SNAP benefits? How much in extra food stamps will I receive? When you’ll receive your Extra Food Stamps in California Extra Food Stamps for

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How to Use CalFresh EBT Online at Amazon

Kwame Kuadey CalFresh EBT Card, California EBT Card

iCaliforniaFoodStamps.com is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you. You can read our full disclaimer here. This post is about how to use CalFresh EBT online at Amazon to shop for groceries for delivery. If you are a California EBT cardholder and are wondering how to use your EBT Card on Amazon, we are here to help. California SNAP EBT recipients can now use their food stamp benefits to purchase eligible groceries online at Amazon. In this post, we are going to provide you with a

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2022 California Food Stamps Increase

Kwame Kuadey Apply for CA Food Stamps, CalFresh Benefits, CalFresh Calculator

"Will California get an increase in food stamps"

It’s a new year and with the continued increase in food prices, one of the questions we have received from CalFresh recipients is whether there will be an increase in California food stamps benefits. Specifically, will there be a cost of living adjustment to food stamps benefits in 2022 to make up for the increase in food prices? In this post, we will explain in detail what the 2022 California Food Stamps Increase will be, the income limits to qualify for benefits, and how much a family of 4 or 5 will get in CalFresh. Additionally, we will provide a

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LA County DPSS Mobile App (for Android and iPhone)

Kwame Kuadey Los Angeles County

If you are trying to log in to the LA County DPPS Mobile App and need help, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we will explain in detail how to log in to the DPSS mobile app, for both Andriod and iPhone devices. Additionally, if you do not yet have the DPPS Mobile App on your phone, we will show you how to download it from the Google Play store for Andriod and the Apple store for iPhone. Lastly, we will explain what you can do with the mobile app, including how to view your case status

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Los Angeles County DPSS (Phone Number, Login, Benefits)

Kwame Kuadey Los Angeles County

"LA County DPSS Customer Service Phone Number"

The Los Angeles County DPSS helps low-income families and individuals access benefits programs like CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, General Relief, and IHSS. In this post, we are going to describe the DPSS benefits and how to apply, how to contact DPSS office locations near you, and help you log in to your DPSS (YourBenefitsNow!) account, including how to download the mobile app. Table of Contents: Los Angeles County DPSS Benefits Phone Number for Los Angeles County DPSS How to Apply for DPSS Benefits Los Angeles County DPSS Office Locations LA County DPSS Mobile App Los Angeles County DPSS Benefits The Los

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CalFresh Stanislaus County

Kwame Kuadey Apply for CA Food Stamps, CalFresh Benefits, Stanislaus County

"Apply for and Renew CalFresh in Stanislaus County"

CalFresh is a benefits assistance program that helps limited-income individuals and families buy the food they need in order to stay healthy. If you live in the County of Stanislaus, California, and need help with CalFresh, we can help. In this post, we will review everything you need to know about CalFresh Stanislaus County – including CalFresh eligibility, how to apply for benefits, How to renew your benefits, BenefitsCal login help, and CSA contact information. Before we get into CalFresh eligibility guidelines, first, we will explain what CalFresh is about and who is eligible to apply. Next, we will explain

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CalFresh Merced County (2022 Guide)

Kwame Kuadey Apply for CA Food Stamps, CalFresh Benefits, Merced County

CalFresh is a benefits assistance program that helps limited-income individuals and families buy the food they need in order to stay healthy. If you live in the County of Merced, California, and need help with CalFresh, we can help. In this post, we will review everything you need to know about CalFresh Merced County – including CalFresh eligibility, how to apply for benefits, How to renew your benefits, BenefitsCal login help, and HSA contact information. Before we get into CalFresh eligibility guidelines, first, we will explain what CalFresh is about and who is eligible to apply. Next, we will explain

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Extra Food Stamps for California – December 2021

Kwame Kuadey CalFresh EBT Card, CalFresh Pandemic SNAP, California EBT Card, COVID-19 Benefits

Last Updated on 12/14/21 Will California food stamps recipients receive extra CalFresh benefits for December? The extra food stamps for California for December 2021 are part of the Emergency Allotment (EA) Program. If you want to know how much extra CalFresh benefits you can expect in December and when you’ll receive them, continue reading below. Alert: CalFresh Benefits to Increase by 25% – Learn More In this article, we will cover: What are Emergency Allotment benefits? Who qualifies for extra SNAP benefits? How much in extra food stamps will I receive? When you’ll receive your Extra Food Stamps in California

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California P-EBT Reload Update (for 2021/2022)

Kwame Kuadey California P-EBT, COVID-19 Benefits

"Will California get another P-EBT payment"

If you have questions about the California P-EBT Reload Update for 2021, you’ve come to the right place. California was approved to offer another round of P-EBT benefits for 2020/2021 school year. This is called P-EBT 2.0. In addition, the state was approved to offer P-EBT benefits to eligible children for the summer of 2021. Therefore, your child may be eligible for both benefits. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has started sending out P-EBT benefits for both programs. In this post, we will provide a detailed update on California P-EBT 2.0 and Summer 2021 P-EBT benefits. For each

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Los Angeles: Free Turkey Giveaways & Thanksgiving Dinner (2021)

Kwame Kuadey Los Angeles County

The holidays can be a financially stressful time for anyone, but even more so this year due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. While some are fortunate enough to fill their table with an indulgent dinner spread, many families in the Los Angeles area are struggling to make ends meet. In fact, a record number of people in Los Angeles are facing food insecurity this holiday season. For those who are barely meeting their basic needs, the holiday season is a harsh reminder of how little support is provided to low-income households. Fortunately, there are a variety of

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