If you live in California and receive food assistance through CalFresh, it’s important to stay updated with the latest changes and payment dates. CalFresh, which is California’s name for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), supports over 4.8 million residents with monthly food benefits. These benefits help families buy fresh and healthy food.
Here’s what you need to know about CalFresh payments in June 2025, including when to expect your deposit, how much you might receive, and what new changes are coming to the program this year.
When Will CalFresh Benefits Be Paid in June 2025?
CalFresh benefits are sent out every month during the first 10 days of the month. The exact date you’ll receive your money depends on the last digit of your case number.
Here’s the full June 2025 payment schedule:
- Case number ends in 1 → Payment on June 1
- Case number ends in 2 → Payment on June 2
- Case number ends in 3 → Payment on June 3
- Case number ends in 4 → Payment on June 4
- Case number ends in 5 → Payment on June 5
- Case number ends in 6 → Payment on June 6
- Case number ends in 7 → Payment on June 7
- Case number ends in 8 → Payment on June 8
- Case number ends in 9 → Payment on June 9
- Case number ends in 0 → Payment on June 10
Just check the last digit of your case number to know your exact deposit date.
How Much CalFresh Benefits Can You Get?
The amount of food assistance you receive depends on your household size and your gross monthly income. The following chart shows the maximum monthly benefits and income limits, valid until September 30, 2025:
- 1 person: $292 (max income $2,510)
- 2 people: $536 (max income $3,408)
- 3 people: $768 (max income $4,304)
- 4 people: $975 (max income $5,200)
- 5 people: $1,158 (max income $6,098)
- 6 people: $1,390 (max income $6,994)
- 7 people: $1,536 (max income $7,890)
- 8 people: $1,756 (max income $8,788)
For each extra person beyond 8, the income limit goes up by $898 and the benefit amount increases by $220.
New EBT Chip Cards Rolling Out in 2025
A big change to CalFresh in 2025 is the introduction of new EBT cards with chip technology. These chip-enabled cards are safer and reduce fraud like card skimming.
The rollout began in early 2025 and will be completed by June. If you haven’t received your new card yet, make sure your address is updated at BenefitsCal.com. You can also contact your local CalFresh office or helpline for help.
SUN Bucks Program Returns for Summer 2025
The SUN Bucks Program (also known as Summer EBT) will continue through the summer of 2025. This program helps children from low-income families during the summer months when free school meals are not available.
Children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals, or those in CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal, will automatically qualify. Each child will receive a lump sum of $120, covering June, July, and August ($40/month).
SUN Bucks cards will be mailed to eligible families starting in June 2025. Most families don’t need to apply separately—if your child already qualifies for meal assistance, they are likely already included.