CalFresh is a federal government initiative that provides Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to eligible individuals. These benefits are particularly meant to assist low income families enjoy nutritious food and are not to be used on items like alcoholic beverages, cigarettes and paper products.
Eligibility requirements for CalFresh payment in 2024
To be eligible for these benefits, you are expected to meet certain requirements and these include:
- Residency: You must be a resident of California state.
- Citizen: You must be a U.S citizen. Qualified immigrants and non-immigrants are also considered on meeting certain requirements.
- Income: Your household income has to be within a certain limit to be considered for receiving benefits. However, there are variations on income limits which largely depends on your household size.
- Resources: your resources must be below the CalFresh resources limit.
- Work Requirements: For healthy individuals aged between 18 to 59, you may be expected to work or take part in a training program.
- Must have a current savings and checking combined bank balance under $3,001
- You have an older adult aged 60 and above in your household.
- You have a person with disability in your household either a parent, child, spouse or you.
If you have a person with disability in your household or an older adult aged 60 or above then your eligibility will be based on your net income.
Household income limit for CalFresh
CalFresh income limit is based on your household size.
Monthly income limit
Here is the household monthly income limit that you must meet to be eligible for this September:
| Household Size | Income Limit ($) |
| 1 | $2,430 |
| 2 | $3,288 |
| 3 | $4,144 |
| 4 | $5,000 |
| 5 | $5,858 |
| 6 | $6,714 |
| 7 | $7,570 |
Annual Income Limit
The table below shows the household annual income limits before tax charges for CalFresh eligibility according to the U.S government.
| Household Size | Annual Income Limit ($) |
| 1 | $19,578 |
| 2 | $26,572 |
| 3 | $33,566 |
| 4 | $40,560 |
| 5 | $47,554 |
| 6 | $54,548 |
| 7 | $61,542 |
| 8 | $68,536 |
Note: For households with more than 8 individuals, $6,994 is added for each person.
How much can I receive for CalFresh payment in September 2024
The amount of money you can receive as payment is largely dependent on your household size. The table below shows the maximum amount you can receive according to your household size.
| Household Size | Payment Amount ($) |
| 1 | $291 |
| 2 | $535 |
| 3 | $766 |
| 4 | $973 |
| 5 | $1,155 |
| 6 | $1,386 |
| 7 | $1,532 |
| 8 | $1,751 |
| Each additional family member | $219 |
Maximum amount of CalFresh payment
The maximum amount you can receive as an individual is $291 and for married couples, $535.
How to receive CalFresh payment
If you are qualified to receive the benefits, your monthly payment will be sent via the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. This card will be issued to you on successfully completing your application. This card is similar to your bank card and can be used to make purchases at grocery stores and the farmer’s market.
CalFresh payment dates in California
CalFresh payment will be distributed from September 1 to September 10 in California. Typically, the date you receive your payment is based on your case number.
Complete September 2024 CalFresh payment schedule
Here is the payment schedule for California based on your case number:
| Case Number | Payment date |
| 1 | September 1 |
| 2 | September 2 |
| 3 | September 3 |
| 4 | September 4 |
| 5 | September 5 |
| 6 | September 6 |
| 7 | September 7 |
| 8 | September 8 |
| 9 | September 9 |
| 0 | September 10 |
How to apply for CalFresh
To apply for calfresh you will be required to fill an application form with your basic information such as your name, address and signature and submit via mail or you can apply online now.
