CalFresh May 2024 payment: When will food stamps be paid in California next month?

We’re coming up on the fifth month of the year as we enter May, and Californian residents are awaiting the new round of payments from CalFresh, which will be distributed based on the last digit of their case number. Here’s the crucial details…

As Californians await their benefits, we must understand the deadlines and timeline in order to make their food purchases in the state-level version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

CalFresh is California‘s adaptation of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides monthly benefits to low-income individuals and families, as long as they are eligible.

The benefits are designed to assist with the purchase of nutritious foods, which are distributed through an Electronic Benefits Card (EBT). CalFresh benefits can be used as a debit card at selected supermarkets to purchase the required foods.

It is important to clarify that this is not a loan and repayment is not required. The amount you receive, which depends on factors such as household size and monthly expenses, is intended to improve the health and well-being of low-income Californians.

CalFresh must be spent on approved foods and it cannot be spent on hot food, toiletries, alcohol, cigarettes, fuel and other non-food substances.

Who is eligible for CalFresh benefits?

The criteria for CalFresh Payments eligibility are among the simplest, but you must follow these guidelines in order to receive your benefits.

You must have been a California resident for at least the last 10 years.

The maximum household income level will be less than or equal to 200% of the federal poverty level. For a single person, the maximum gross income allowed is approximately up to $2,430, while a family of eight can have up to $8,428.

Have an Adjusted Net Income, which is used to determine the monthly benefit amount. Elderly and disabled households use net monthly income instead of gross income for eligibility evaluation.

If you are an able-bodied adult with no dependents (ABAWD), between the ages of 18 and 49, who is able to work and has no dependents, you are also eligible, but you can only receive three months of CalFresh payments within a 36-month period, unless a specific exemption applies.

If the household includes someone who is elderly (age 60 or older) or disabled, the net monthly income limit will be used for eligibility checks.

When are food stamps paid in California during May 2024?

CalFresh payments are disbursed through an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card within the first 10 days of each month. Payments on schedule for May 2024 are:

• May 1: The last digit ends in 1.
• May 2: The last digit ends in 2.
• May 3: The last digit ends in 3.
• May 4: The last digit ends in 4.
• May 5: The last digit ends in 5.
• May 6: The last digit ends in 6.
• May 7: The last digit ends in 7.
• May 8: The last digit ends in 8.
• May 9: The last digit ends in 9.
• May 10: The last digit ends in 0.