Food stamps: December SNAP payments worth up to $1,751 for California residents wrap up in two days

CalFresh, California's version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families, will send the final payment for December worth up to $1,751 to residents in two days.

The SNAP program began issuing payments Friday, and benefits are sent out from the first of the month through the 10th. Arrival dates for those who receive benefits across the nation depend on a household's Social Security number, last name, or case number. In California, payments are distributed depending on the recipients' case numbers.

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For instance, California recipients with case numbers ending in 1 received their CalFresh benefits on Dec. 1, and those with case numbers ending in 2 received their benefits on Saturday. The payment dates continue until Sunday, when those with case numbers ending in zero will receive their payments.

The exact benefit amount a household will receive depends on several 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.

SNAP benefits are loaded into an electronic benefits transfer card monthly. Recipients can swipe the card at grocery stores, like a debit card, to purchase eligible food products such as fruits, vegetables, bread, meat, poultry, and drinks. SNAP benefits cannot be used for products such as pet food, alcohol, and household items.

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

To apply for SNAP benefits, receive more information on how to apply, or monitor CalFresh benefits, Californians can visit the government portal through the California Department of Social Services.