Requirements to receive SNAP food stamps in California

The Federal Government of the USA has many financial supports for citizens who need it most and one of them is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which was previously known as food stamps, since it offers cards with money to buy food in different establishments.

In the United States, thousands of people are registered or want to do so because they do not have enough resources to pay for their food, so now we will talk a little more about this benefit, addressed to the state of California, where there are several Latinos who could benefit from this.

HOW TO BE ONE OF THE BENEFICIARIES?

This food benefit program is federal and each state administers it, so all people who are interested in receiving financial aid must request it at the entity that administers it, in this case (California) at a CalFresh agency. Of course, the family must meet certain requirements.

WHICH ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

Although in California there is no real estate or resource limit to be eligible, it does have requirements related to gross and net household income.

Gross income

The total gross income of all household members, before taxes have been deducted, must not exceed 200% of the California poverty level. At this time, income from disability, maintenance, pensions, unemployment and others are also taken into account.

• 1 person: $2266
• 2 people: $3052
• 3 people $3840
• 4 people: $4626
• 5 people: $5412
• 6 people: $6200
• 7 people: $6986
• If the family has more members, for each one must add $788

net income

The family’s net income, without taking into account tax deductions, must not exceed 100% of the poverty level in the state. It is worth noting that here you have to discount other expenses such as telephone, rent or mortgage, maintenance, medical expenses, among others.

• 1 person: $1133
• 2 people: $1526
• 3 people: $1920
• 4 people: $2313
• 5 people: $2706
• 6 people: $3100
• 7 people: $3493
• If the family has more members, for each one must add $394

HOW MUCH MONEY DOES CALFRESH SEND TO FAMILIES?

The exact amount of money that people receive depends on many factors, so CalFresh is in charge of making the evaluation accordingly. Know the maximum amounts that are granted depending on the number of family members.

• 1 member: $281
• 2 members: $516
• 3 members: $740
• 4 members: $939
• 5 members: $1116
• 6 members: $1339
• 7 members: $1480
• For each more member, $211 must be added