California P-EBT Balance (and how to activate card)

Are you trying to check the balance on your California Pandemic EBT Card (P-EBT)? In today’s post, we will outline the options you have to find out your California P-EBT card balance. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is responsible for administering the California P-EBT Program. P-EBT benefits are meant to replace breakfast and lunch that children who received free or reduced-price meals would normally receive during distance learning due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Before we get into how to check your balance or activate your card, we will first explain how the California P-EBT program works.
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