California is preparing to send out payments in eight days for the month of September to residents who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
SNAP is a federal food assistance program for low-income families and individuals and is operated through the name CalFresh in the Golden State. Payment arrival dates for the SNAP benefits remain the same each month, according to the 2023 schedule, but they vary based on the state where beneficiaries reside. Benefits are distributed from Sept. 1 to Sept. 10, depending on the recipient's case number.
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If a case number ends in 1, California recipients can expect to see their CalFresh benefits on Sept. 1. If a case number ends in 2, CalFresh benefits will be available on Sept. 2. Those with a case number ending in 0 will receive their payment on Sept. 10.
The amount of SNAP an eligible household receives depends on multiple factors, including household size, income limits, and additional assets. The average payment in California per eligible person is $196 a month. The maximum payment for a household of one person each month 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.
Most California households with a monthly gross income at or below 130% of the federal poverty level will qualify for SNAP. 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.
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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.
Around 13% of California's population receives SNAP, amounting to nearly 5 million Californians each month, according to 2022 data from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. For more information on how to apply for SNAP or monitor CalFresh benefits, residents can visit the government portal or call 1-877-847-3663.