California is getting ready to send August payments to recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as CalFresh in the Golden State. The first payment for August worth up to $1,691 will be issued to California residents in six days.

States send SNAP benefits to recipients on a rolling basis, with the date issued relying on a beneficiary's Social Security number, last name, case number, or account number.

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In California, payments are distributed from Aug. 1 to Aug. 10. If a case number ends in 1, California recipients can expect to see their CalFresh benefits on Aug. 1. If a case number ends in 2, CalFresh benefits will be available on Aug. 2. The payment dates continue until Aug. 10, when those with a case number ending in 0 will receive their payment.

The maximum payment for a household of one person each month in the Golden State 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 additional household member past eight, the CalFresh program adds up to $211.

An EBT card can be used to buy "food items, plus seeds and plants that grow food," according to the CalFresh program. SNAP benefits cannot be used to purchase household supplies such as soap, paper products, alcohol, or pet food.

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Around 13% of California's population receives CalFresh assistance, according to 2022 data from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

For information on how to apply to SNAP or monitor CalFresh benefits, residents can visit the government portal or call 1-877-847-3663.