December 2023 CalFresh Payment Calendar: Food Stamp Dates in California

Every month, the California government disburses CalFresh or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to eligible families. 

CalFresh aids low-income households in purchasing specific foods, with financial assistance deposited onto an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, functioning as a debit card at authorized retailers. The payment dates for December are as follows:

Dates for Calfresh Payments in December

In California, CalFresh benefits, or food stamps, are electronically deposited onto EBT cards within the first 10 days of each month. The specific deposit date is determined by the last digit of the case number for each beneficiary. The CalFresh benefit payment schedule for December 2023 is as follows:

Last Digit Case Number 1: Schedule Date December 1

Last Digit Case Number 2:Schedule Date December 2

Last Digit Case Number 3: Schedule Date December 3

Last Digit Case Number 4:Schedule Date December 4

Last Digit Case Number 5:Schedule Date December 5

Last Digit Case Number 6:Schedule Date December 6

Last Digit Case Number 7:Schedule Date December 7

Last Digit Case Number 8:Schedule Date December 8

Last Digit Case Number 9:Schedule Date December 9

Last Digit Case Number 0:Schedule Date December 10

Payments are also processed on weekends and holidays. Any remaining balance on the EBT card from the previous month is carried over to the next month.

CalFresh Funds: Understanding Monthly Deposits in Detail

CalFresh benefit amounts vary monthly and are contingent on household size, income factors, and specific requirements. In California, the average monthly payment for a member is $196. However, the maximum allowable amounts differ based on household size:

1 household member: $291

2 members: $535

3 members: $766

4 members: $973

5 members: $1,155

6 members: $1,386

7 members: $1,532

8 members: $1,751

Additional member: +$219