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

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will wrap up sending out March benefits to California residents in four days.

Payments are distributed starting on the first of a month and continue until the 10th. The dates payments are sent out to qualified low-income families and individuals depend on recipients’ case numbers.

For example, California recipients with case numbers ending in 1 received their CalFresh benefits on March 1, and the payment dates continue until March 10, when those with case numbers ending in 0 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 payments are $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.

Each month, SNAP benefits are loaded on electronic benefits transfer cards. Recipients can use the cards at grocery stores to purchase eligible food products such as fruits, vegetables, bread, meat, poultry, and drinks. They are barred, however, from using SNAP benefits for products such as pet food, alcohol, and household items, such as paper and soap.

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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.

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