In June 2025, over 4.8 million residents in California will start receiving their CalFresh EBT benefits, helping them buy healthy and fresh food for their families. The CalFresh program, which is California’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), offers monthly food support to low-income households across the state.
Administered by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), CalFresh is the largest state-run food aid program in the U.S. With so many families relying on these benefits, it’s important to know exactly when your funds will arrive and how much you can expect.
June 2025 CalFresh EBT Payment Dates
Each month, CalFresh deposits money into Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards during the first 10 days. Your deposit date is based on the last digit of your case number. This system keeps payments organised and avoids delays.
Here is the official CalFresh EBT schedule for June 2025:
- Case number ends in 1: June 1
- Case number ends in 2: June 2
- Case number ends in 3: June 3
- Case number ends in 4: June 4
- Case number ends in 5: June 5
- Case number ends in 6: June 6
- Case number ends in 7: June 7
- Case number ends in 8: June 8
- Case number ends in 9: June 9
- Case number ends in 0: June 10
How Much CalFresh Support Can You Receive?
The CalFresh benefit amount depends on your household size and gross monthly income. These amounts are set to remain valid until September 30, 2025, after which adjustments may be made based on inflation (using the Cost of Living Adjustment Index or COLA).
Here’s a summary of income limits and maximum benefits for June 2025:
- 1 person: $2,510 income limit — $292 benefit
- 2 people: $3,408 income limit — $536 benefit
- 3 people: $4,304 income limit — $768 benefit
- 4 people: $5,200 income limit — $975 benefit
- 5 people: $6,098 income limit — $1,158 benefit
- 6 people: $6,994 income limit — $1,390 benefit
- 7 people: $7,890 income limit — $1,536 benefit
- 8 people: $8,788 income limit — $1,756 benefit
- Each additional person: +$898 income limit and +$220 benefit
So, a family of eight can receive up to $1,756 in monthly benefits. Families with more than eight members will get extra amounts based on the number of people.
What’s New in CalFresh for 2025?
One of the biggest changes this year is the new chip-enabled EBT cards. These cards are being introduced to fight fraud and improve security, especially against theft methods like card skimming.
The CDSS started rolling out the new cards in February 2025, and they aim to complete the process by June 2025. If you haven’t received your new EBT card yet, make sure to update your address at BenefitsCal.com or contact your local CalFresh office for help.
SUN Bucks Program for Summer 2025
Another important program active this summer is SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT at the federal level. It supports children during school vacation months, especially when free school meals are not available.
Who qualifies?
Children who already get free or reduced-price school meals or are part of programs like CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal are automatically eligible.
What do they receive?
Families will get $120 per eligible child for the summer—this covers June, July, and August, and is paid in a one-time lump sum.
How is it sent?
The money is loaded onto SUN Bucks prepaid cards, which will start arriving by mail in June 2025. Most families do not need to apply—if your child is already in a qualifying program, the benefit will come automatically.
CalFresh EBT benefits continue to provide crucial food support for millions of California families. If you’re receiving CalFresh, check your case number to find out when your funds will arrive in June. Also, look out for your new chip-enabled EBT card if you haven’t received it yet.
For families with children, the SUN Bucks Program offers extra summer support—just in time to help cover food costs during school holidays. These programs aim to fight food insecurity and ensure healthy meals for everyone, especially those who need it most.
