CalFresh benefits, known federally as SNAP benefits (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), is being distributed in California between July 1 and July 10, 2025. The exact deposit date depends on the last digit of the recipient’s case number. Payments are loaded at midnight on the scheduled day.
Approximately 92% of deposits are completed on the assigned date. If funds do not appear, recipients are advised to wait a few hours before contacting their county office. EBT cards can be used at supermarkets, farmers’ markets, and authorized online retailers.
Payment distribution by case number digit
As previously stated, the CalFresh program disburse payments using the last digit of the recipient’s case number, as per the following table:
- Case number ends in 1: Payment on July 1
- Case number ends in 2: Payment on July 2
- Case number ends in 3: Payment on July 3
- Case number ends in 4: Payment on July 4
- Case number ends in 5: Payment on July 5
- Case number ends in 6: Payment on July 6
- Case number ends in 7: Payment on July 7
- Case number ends in 8: Payment on July 8
- Case number ends in 9: Payment on July 9
- Case number ends in 0: Payment on July 10
Amounts vary by household size. A single person can receive up to $292, while a family of four may qualify for $975. Increases reflect cost-of-living adjustments applied since October 2024. The minimum benefit remains $23, and the maximum for a family of eight members is set to $1,756.
Eligibility requirements in 2025
To qualify, households must meet gross and net income limits. A single person cannot exceed $1,632 gross or $1,255 net monthly. For families of four, the caps are $3,380 gross and $2,600 net. Applicants must also meet asset rules.
Liquid assets must not exceed $3,000, or $4,500 if the household includes seniors or disabled members. Primary homes, pensions, and essential vehicles are excluded. Those receiving TANF, Medi-Cal, or SSI may have relaxed requirements.
Double Up Food Bucks program
The Double Up Food Bucks program doubles the value of CalFresh benefits when purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables. For every $1 spent, recipients get $1 extra, up to $60 monthly. Additional funds are loaded onto the EBT card for future purchases.
It is available at participating stores, including Food Co and markets affiliated with Double Up California. “It’s direct support for accessing healthy foods,” said a program representative. Additionally, in summer, families with children in school meal programs may receive $120 extra per child.
Verifying payments and resolving issues
Recipients can check balances via the ebtEDGE app or the www.ebt.ca.gov portal. For deposit errors, they should contact their county agency or call the CalFresh hotline (1-877-847-3663). Recertification is required every 1 to 2 years, depending on the case.
For more on Double Up Food Bucks, visit doubleupca.org. CalFresh applications are processed through BenefitsCal. SUN Bucks for summer 2025 will be distributed as a one-time payment per eligible child.
