Food stamps: Direct SNAP payment worth up to $1,691 to be sent to California for October in six days

California’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will send its first payment for October worth up to $1,691 to residents in six days.

Know as CalFresh in California, payments start on the first of the month and run through Oct. 10. When the SNAP payments, or food stamps, arrive to Golden State residents depends on a household’s case number.

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For example, if a case number ends in one, California recipients can expect to see their CalFresh benefits on Oct. 1. If a case number ends in two, CalFresh benefits will be available on Oct. 2. The payment dates continue until Oct. 10, when those with a case number ending in zero will receive their payment.

The amount of SNAP benefits households get will depend on multiple factors, including household size, income limits, and additional assets.

The average payment in California per eligible recipient is $196 a month. The maximum payment for a household of one each month is $281. The maximum SNAP amount for a household of four is $939, and the maximum amount for a household of eight is $1,691. For each household member past eight, the CalFresh program adds up to $211.

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SNAP benefits are issued on an electronic benefit transfer card, which works similarly to a debit card and can be used at grocery stores to purchase eligible food products such as fruits, vegetables, bread, meat and poultry, and drinks. SNAP benefits are barred from being used for products such as pet food, alcohol, and household items, such as paper and soap.

Approximately 13% of California’s population receives assistance from SNAP, amounting to nearly 5 million Californians each month, according to 2022 data from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.