Each month, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefit payments are distributed to eligible individuals across the United States. These payments are crucial for Americans with low or no income, helping them meet their basic nutritional needs. The benefits are provided through electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, functioning similarly to debit cards, which can be used at participating retailers nationwide. Although federal funds are allocated for these payments, they are administered by individual state or county agencies.
For October 2024, SNAP benefit payments will be made to beneficiaries in a staggered schedule. Below are the anticipated payment dates by state:
- Alabama: October 4 to 23
- Alaska: October 1
- Arizona: October 1 to 13
- Arkansas: October 4 to 13
- California: October 1 to 10
- Colorado: October 1 to 10
- Connecticut: October 1 to 3
- Delaware: October 2 to 23
- District of Columbia: October 1 to 10
- Florida: October 1 to 28
- Georgia: October 5 to 23
- Guam: October 1 to 10
- Hawaii: October 3 to 5
- Idaho: October 1 to 10
- Illinois: October 1 to 20
- Indiana: October 5 to 23
- Iowa: October 1 to 10
- Kansas: October 1 to 10
- Kentucky: October 1 to 19
- Louisiana: October 1 to 23
- Maine: October 10 to 14
- Maryland: October 4 to 23
- Massachusetts: October 1 to 14
- Michigan: October 3 to 21
- Minnesota: October 4 to 13
- Mississippi: October 4 to 21
- Missouri: October 1 to 22
- Montana: October 2 to 6
- Nebraska: October 1 to 5
- Nevada: October 1 to 10
- New Hampshire: October 5
- New Jersey: October 1 to 5
- New Mexico: October 1 to 20
- New York: October 1 to 9
- North Carolina: October 3 to 21
- North Dakota: October 1
- Ohio: October 2 to 20
- Oklahoma: October 1 to 10
- Oregon: October 1 to 9
- Pennsylvania: October 3 to 14
- Puerto Rico: October 4 to 22
- Rhode Island: October 1
- South Carolina: October 1 to 19
- South Dakota: October 10
- Tennessee: October 1 to 20
- Texas: October 1 to 28
- Utah: October 5, 11, and 15
- Vermont: October 1
- Virgin Islands: October 1
- Virginia: October 1 to 7
- Washington: October 1 to 20
- West Virginia: October 1 to 9
- Wisconsin: October 1 to 15
- Wyoming: October 1 to 4
In October, eligible households will receive SNAP benefit payments totaling $1,800. The amount of benefits provided depends on the number of people in the household and is adjusted annually for cost-of-living changes. Here are the benefit amounts for October 2024:
- 1 person: $292
- 2 people: $536
- 3 people: $768
- 4 people: $975
- 5 people: $1,158
- 6 people: $1,390
- 7 people: $1,536
- 8 people: $1,756
- Each additional person: $220
It is important to note that even individuals without a permanent address can qualify for SNAP benefits if they meet certain criteria. The program supports those who may be homeless or living in temporary accommodations.
For detailed information about the SNAP payment schedule in your state or to check eligibility requirements, visit the USDA’s official website.
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