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

California is preparing to distribute payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as CalFresh, for October in four days to low-income households that need assistance with grocery purchases.

In the Golden State, SNAP payments are issued over the first 10 days of each month. CalFresh will start on Oct. 1 and continue through Oct. 10. Payments will be distributed depending on the recipient’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 exact amount given to an eligible household is dependent on household size, income thresholds, and additional assets. The average payment in California per eligible person is $196 per month. The maximum payment for a household of one is $281. The maximum SNAP amount for a household of four is $939, and the maximum for a household of eight is $1,691. For each household member past eight, the program adds up to $211.

Most California households must have a monthly gross income at or below 130% of the federal poverty level to qualify for SNAP. For a family of one, there’s a monthly income limit of $1,473. A household of three’s limit is $2,495, and a household of six’s limit is $4,029.

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

For additional information on how to apply for SNAP or monitor CalFresh benefits, residents can visit the government portal through the California Department of Social Services.