how many people are on ssistance in ca

In California, about 5.47 million people received SNAP food assistance each month on average in fiscal year 2025, which was 13.9% of the state’s population.

Quick Scoop

• SNAP is the main federal food assistance program in California.

• The latest figure available here is the FY 2025 average of 5.47 million participants per month.

• That number is for food assistance , not every type of public assistance in the state.

If you meant a different program, such as CalWORKs or disability assistance , tell me which one and I’ll give the right count.