California will begin distributing payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for December to low-income households in four days.

The federal SNAP program, known as CalFresh in California, issues payments on the first of the month and will finish sending payments on Dec. 10. Payments will be distributed to qualified low-income households depending on the recipient's case number.

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For example, if a case number ends in 1, California recipients can expect to see their CalFresh benefits on Dec. 1. If a case number ends in 2, CalFresh benefits will be available on Dec. 2. The distribution continues until Dec. 10, when those with a case number ending in 0 will receive their payment.

To qualify for SNAP, California households must have a monthly gross income at or below 130% of the federal poverty level. The amount an eligible household receives depends on multiple 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.

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

Additional information on how to apply for SNAP or monitor CalFresh benefits can be found on the government portal through the California Department of Social Services.