Food stamps: January SNAP payments worth up to $1,751 for California residents to be sent in seven days

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is wrapping up monthly payments for January in California in seven days.

Low-income households in California who receive assistance through SNAP, which is known as CalFresh in the Golden State, will receive their benefits by Jan. 10.

FOOD STAMPS: MICHIGAN JANUARY SNAP BENEFITS WORTH UP TO $1,751 ARRIVE TOMORROW

The amount of SNAP benefits provided is influenced by multiple factors such as 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 benefits are loaded onto an electronic benefits transfer card monthly. Recipients can swipe the card at grocery stores like a debit card to purchase eligible food products such as fruits, vegetables, bread, meat, poultry, and drinks. SNAP benefits cannot be used for products such as pet food, alcohol, and household items.

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Nearly 5 million Californians, or about 13% of California’s population, each month receive CalFresh assistance, 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 or call 1-877-847-3663.