CalFresh SNAP Payments Surge Up to $1,756 in California with COLA Boost Check Your EBT Card for Deposit Dates

In California, residents eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known locally as CalFresh, must apply through the state where they reside. Once approved by the Food Stamps office, beneficiaries will begin receiving payments according to a specific schedule based on their case numbers.

Payment Schedule for October 2024

California will distribute CalFresh payments between October 1 and October 10, 2024. The payday is determined by the last digit of the beneficiary’s case number:

• Case number ending in 1: Payment on October 1
• Case number ending in 2: Payment on October 2
• Case number ending in 3: Payment on October 3
• Case number ending in 4: Payment on October 4
• Case number ending in 5: Payment on October 5
• Case number ending in 6: Payment on October 6
• Case number ending in 7: Payment on October 7
• Case number ending in 8: Payment on October 8
• Case number ending in 9: Payment on October 9
• Case number ending in 0: Payment on October 10

Updated CalFresh Payment Amounts with Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

Starting from October 1, 2024, CalFresh recipients will see a slight increase in their benefits due to a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). While the change is modest, it will impact all recipients. Here are the updated maximum payment amounts:

• 1 person: $292
• 2 people: $536
• 3 people: $768
• 4 people: $975
• 5 people: $1,158
• 6 people: $1,390
• 7 people: $1,536
• 8 people: $1,756

Additional Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs)

An important note for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) aged 53-54: beginning in October, they must meet specific work requirements to remain eligible for CalFresh. A time limit will also apply for continued receipt of benefits.

Conclusion

While the increase in benefits is small, it provides some relief to California’s SNAP beneficiaries. Make sure to check your case number and receive your CalFresh payment on the scheduled date. Those affected by new work requirements should stay informed to avoid interruptions in benefits.