California is preparing to distribute payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as CalFresh, for the month of September in three days to low-income families and people who need assistance with grocery purchases.

In the Golden State, SNAP payments are issued over the first 10 days of each month, according to the 2023 schedule. CalFresh will start on Sept. 1 and continue through Sept. 10.

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SNAP benefits will be issued depending on the recipient's case number. For instance, if a case number ends in one, California recipients can expect to see their CalFresh benefits on Sept. 1. If a case number ends in two, CalFresh benefits will be available on Sept. 2. The payment dates continue until Sept. 10, when those with a case number ending in zero will receive their payment.

The exact amount of payment 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 amount for a household of eight is $1,691. For each household member past eight, the program adds up to $211.

For the majority of California households, the monthly gross income must be at or below 130% of the federal poverty level. 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.

For households with an elderly or disabled member, the eligibility limit is 200%. For a family of one, there's a monthly income limit of $2,266. A household of three's limit is $3,840, and a household of six's limit is $6,200.

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Approximately 13% of California's population receives SNAP assistance, or nearly 5 million Californians 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.