California food stamps, also known as CalFresh under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, will finish distributing benefits for February in four days.
SNAP began issuing payments on the first of the month, and the payments end on Saturday. Payments will be distributed to qualified low-income households depending on the recipient’s case number.
For example, California recipients with case numbers ending in 1 received their CalFresh benefits on Thursday, and the payment dates continue until Saturday, when those with case numbers ending in 0 will receive their payments.
Most California households with a monthly gross income at or below 130% of the federal poverty level will qualify for SNAP. 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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CalFresh benefits are loaded onto an electronic benefits transfer card every month, and recipients can use the card at grocery stores to purchase eligible products such as fruits, vegetables, bread, meat and poultry, and drinks. Recipients are barred from using SNAP benefits for products such as pet food, alcohol, and household items such as paper and soap.
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.
