This is how fast you can receive your SNAP benefits

In the state of California, low-income and low-income families receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Previously, the program was known as “Food Stamps.” Food stamp benefits in this state are now known as CalFresh. This ensures increasing the purchasing power of food purchases and meeting the nutritional needs of low-income people.

The amount of this assistance depends on each institution. In some states it is higher due to inflation, but in all cases it is based on the number of family members.

Every month, deposits are made to beneficiaries through an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card.

With money you can buy basic foods, seeds, non-alcoholic beverages in stores, online and at official agricultural markets.

Who is eligible for CalFresh benefits?

To enter the program, applicant families must have an income below the federal poverty level; This varies by state.

It may take up to a month for your application for CalFresh benefits to be approved. However, the state food program in California offers expedited service to receive benefits in just three days.

This service is only for families who are in an emergency situation, but they must also meet certain requirements.

One of them is that the beneficiary must earn less than $150.00 USD per month. Seasonal or migrant agricultural workers with a budget of less than $100.00 USD are also eligible.

Further, the combined monthly income of the applicant’s family should be less than the expenditure on services, rent, health, etc.

Currently, more than 390,000 California families, many of whom are undocumented immigrants, receive CalFresh benefits to buy food.

With the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) 2024, an individual receives $291.00 USD and a family of 4 receives $973.00 USD. In case of large families with 8 members, they get $1,751 USD and 9 to $1,970 USD.