Food stamps: December SNAP payments worth up to $1,751 for California residents to wrap up in five days

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a federal program that provides food assistance to low-income residents and families, will send the final payment for December, worth up to $1,751, to recipients in California in five days.

SNAP benefits, known as CalFresh in the Golden State, are sent out on the same days every month, depending on the state. In California, benefits are sent out on the first of the month through the 10th. Payments are distributed to qualified low-income households, depending on the recipients’ case numbers.

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For instance, California recipients with case numbers ending in 1 received their CalFresh benefits on Friday, and those with case numbers ending in 2 received their benefits on Saturday. The payment dates continue until Sunday, when recipients with case numbers ending in 0 will receive their payments.

The exact benefit amount a household will receive depends on several factors, including household size, income limits, and additional assets. The maximum payment is $291 for a household of one, $973 for a household of four, and $1,751 for a household of eight. Up to $219 is added to a household’s food stamps for each member after eight.

SNAP payments are loaded on to an electronic benefits transfer card every month. Recipients can use the card at grocery stores to purchase eligible food products such as fruits, vegetables, bread, meat, poultry, and drinks. They are barred, however, from using SNAP benefits for products such as pet food, alcohol, and household items such as paper and soap.

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Approximately 13% of California’s population receives CalFresh assistance, amounting to nearly 5 million Californians, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

To apply for SNAP, receive more information on how to apply, or monitor CalFresh benefits, Californians can visit the government portal through the California Department of Social Services.