Timely reporting waiver available for CalFresh in response to prolonged power outages

*Some CalFresh recipients have more time to seek reimbursement for food lost due to power outages.*

In light of the recent prolonged power outages impacting San Bernardino County, Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has approved a Timely Reporting Waiver for CalFresh households. This waiver extends the standard 10-day requirement for households to report food loss and request replacement benefits. Impacted CalFresh recipients have untilFeb. 6to submit their claims for lost food and receive replacement benefits.

This extension is essential in supporting families affected by the power outages, ensuring they have access to vital food assistance during recovery. Eligible households can request these benefits through the Replacement or Supplement Affidavit/Authorization (CF 303) form.

There are multiple ways to complete and submit the CF 303 form:

In person: Visit any local Transitional Assistance Department (TAD) district office to submit the form.
Online: Complete and submit the form via the BenefitsCal website.

These expanded reporting options aim to simplify the process for those impacted and ensure that households receive their benefits without unnecessary delays.

For more information or to inquire about the status of your benefits, contact your local TAD office or visit BenefitsCal. Visit wp.sbcounty.gov/tad/ for details on criteria and requirements or to start the application process for CalFresh.

Automated Mass Replacement (AMR) Wavier for CalFresh Benefits

Due to prolonged power outages that occurred Jan. 6 through Jan .18, impacted CalFresh households may receive a replacement for a portion of the CalFresh benefits issued in January. Mass replacement benefits will be available to CalFresh households residing in the following ZIP codes:

91708	92256	92316	92339	92378	92399
91709	92268	92321	92341	92382	92407
91759	92305	92322	92352	92385
91784	92313	92325	92358	92391

No action is required. If eligible, benefits will be automatically loaded onto the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. Automatic replacement benefits will be available Friday, Jan. 31.

Additional County Update News – Jan. 30, 2025