California, as the biggest state in the country by population also has the largest number of people on SNAP benefits, otherwise known as Food Stamps. However, when compared to the percentage of people on food stamps in the entire United States, California is below the national average. In this post, we are going to provide the latest update on the total number of people on food stamps in California in 2023, including the percentage of the state’s population on SNAP.
Additionally, we will compare California’s number to the national average for the United States.
About Food Stamps In California
CalFresh is California’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), otherwise known as Food Stamps.
The program provides monthly food assistance to eligible low‑income households.
To be eligible, households generally must earn less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level.
CalFresh benefits can be used to buy most groceries and some prepared food at participating vendors.
For 2023, the maximum benefit for an individual on CalFresh is $281 a month, while a family of three can receive a maximum benefit of $740.
California will soon become the first state in the nation to extend food assistance benefits to some undocumented immigrants.
Number of People on Food Stamps in California – 2023 Update
- Number of Households on Food Stamps: 2,870,494
- Total Number of People on Food Stamps in California: 5,052,731
- Benefits Spent on Food Stamps in California for the Month: $1,428,723,461
California Food Stamps Statistics vs. National Average
Number of People on Food Stamps in California | |||
As of October 2022 | |||
October 2022 | October 2021 | Change | |
Number of People | 5,052,731 | 4,488,318 | 12.6% |
Number of Households | 2,870,494 | 2,498,868 | 14.9% |
Total Benefits ($) | $1,428,723,461 | $1,168,800,556 | 22.2% |
United States Food Stamps Statistics for October 2022:
Number of People on Food Stamps in The United States | |||
As of October 2022 | |||
October 2022 | October 2021 | Change | |
Number of People | 42,338,021 | 41,199,884 | 2.8% |
Number of Households | 22,320,607 | 21,631,757 | 3.2% |
Total Benefits ($) | $10,729,763,401 | $9,951,773,940 | 7.8% |
What Percentage of California is on Food Stamps?
Summary
Here’s the summary of the Number of People on SNAP in California – 2023 Update:
- Number of Households on Food Stamps: 2,870,494
- Total Number of People on Food Stamps in California: 5,052,731
- Amount of Spent on Food Stamps in California for the Month: $1,428,723,461
Questions?
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