CalFresh Extra Payment: Are you eligible for an extra $120 food stamps for summer?

CalFresh Extra Payment: Eligible low-income individuals and families can receive monthly financial assistance through CalFresh, California’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), to help them purchase nutritious food.

Many Californians are eagerly awaiting their CalFresh benefits. Recipients need to be aware of the specific payment dates and details so they can plan their grocery shopping accordingly for the week.

An electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card is required to get these benefits; it may be used at participating grocery stores and farmers’ markets just like a debit card.

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The final digit of the recipient’s case number determines when benefits are put onto the EBT card; distribution occurs over the first ten days of every month. For example, payments are paid on the first of each month to recipients whose case number ends in “1.”

Extra cash for CalFresh

Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a major program to combat California’s kids food insecurity. A federal food program called SUN Bucks is being introduced by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to guarantee that children from low-income households have access to sufficient nourishment throughout the summer.

Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 in December 2022, which is what led to the creation of the SUN Bucks program.

Throughout the three-month summer break, when schools are normally closed, SUN Bucks will provide $120 per child or $40 per month. The purpose of this financial assistance is to lessen food insecurity and guarantee that kids will always have access to wholesome meals over the summer.

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Children who are enrolled in CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal, or who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals through a school meal application or an alternative income form, will be automatically enrolled in the SUN Bucks program.

California stands out as one of the pioneering states to introduce this innovative food assistance program, which swiftly provides financial support to low-income families in need.