Race Day Live -The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income individuals and families purchase food. In California, this program is known as CalFresh. Benefits are distributed monthly via an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.
January 2025 Payment Schedule
In California, CalFresh benefits for January 2025 will be distributed based on the last digit of the recipient’s case number:
- Case numbers ending in 1: Benefits available on January 1
- Case numbers ending in 2: Benefits available on January 2
- Case numbers ending in 3: Benefits available on January 3
- Case numbers ending in 4: Benefits available on January 4
- Case numbers ending in 5: Benefits available on January 5
- Case numbers ending in 6: Benefits available on January 6
- Case numbers ending in 7: Benefits available on January 7
- Case numbers ending in 8: Benefits available on January 8
- Case numbers ending in 9: Benefits available on January 9
- Case numbers ending in 0: Benefits available on January 10
Recipients can access their benefits starting at midnight on their assigned day.
How to Check Your Balance
You can check your CalFresh EBT balance in the following ways:
- Online: Visit the California EBT Cardholder Website to view your account balance and transaction history.
- Mobile App: Use the EBT app, available for iOS and Android, to manage your benefits.
- Phone: Call the toll-free number on the back of your EBT card to hear your current balance.
- Receipt: Check your last purchase receipt; many stores print your remaining balance on it.
Changes to Benefits in 2025
As of January 2025, there are no announced changes to benefit amounts or eligibility criteria. Recipients should monitor official updates from CalFresh for any adjustments to the program.
Additional Resources
Applying for CalFresh: If you’re not yet enrolled but need food assistance, you can apply through the CalFresh website or at your local county office.
Community Support: Many community organizations and food banks offer supplemental food assistance for CalFresh recipients and those awaiting benefits.
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