CalFresh: 5 Million Californians Will Receive SNAP Benefits this Month

Data from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities revealed that around five million Californians will receive SNAP benefits or CalFresh this month.

CalFresh will be distributed this November 2023. (Photo: Richmon Standard)

CalFresh this November 2023

Around five million Californians have availed the CalFresh or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as of November 2023. An amount of up to $1,751 will be given to a family of eight with an additional $219 for each member of the family after eight.

In a published article in the Washington Examiner, the distribution of SNAP or CalFresh will depend on the recipient’s case number. This is how they distribute the payment:

• If a case number ends in 1, California recipients can expect to see their CalFresh benefits on Nov. 1.
• If a case number ends in 2, they’ll be available on November 2.
• The payment dates continue until Nov. 10, when those with a case number ending in 0 will receive their payment.

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How to Use CalFresh

According to a published article in the California Budget and Policy Center, the SNAP benefits are issued electronically through a benefits transfer card. This card can be used to buy the following:

• meat and poultry
• fruits
• vegetables
• bread
• drinks

Furthermore, CalFresh cannot be used to buy alcohol, cleaning supplies, or pet food.

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