SNAP Payments for October: Key Dates and State-specific Guidelines for Beneficiaries in 6 States

SNAP payments will be distributed to EBT cards in six states until October 23. These six states are listed in alphabetical order: Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, and Maryland.

Of course, other states will send food stamps, but only until October 23, 2024. For example, Alabama uses the last two digits of the SNAP recipient’s case number. The October 15 payout will be for people with case numbers ending in 55-59. On the 23rd, from 95 to 99.

SNAP Benefits in Delaware, Georgia, and Indiana

On October 15, the State of Delaware will deliver Food Stamps to beneficiaries whose last name begins with the letter “N”. If it’s an “O” on the 16th. Those with “P” on the 17th. If it’s “Q” or “R” on the 18th. Recipients whose initial letter of last name is “S” will receive SNAP benefits on the 19th, and so on.

The state of Georgia will send Food Stamps using the last two numbers of the SNAP beneficiary’s ID.

Indiana will provide SNAP benefits until October 23 to anyone whose first letter of their name is:

• M or N: October 15
• O, P, Q, or R: October 17
• S: October 19
• T, U or V: October 21
• W, X, Y, or Z: October 23

SNAP benefits in Louisiana and Maryland

The state of Louisiana uses the last digit of the SNAP recipient’s Social Security number.

In Maryland, eligibility for payday assistance is determined by the first three letters of the name of the SNAP recipient: