Every month, millions of participants get SNAP payments, allowing them to spend additional money on nutritious food and improve their overall well-being. Eligible households in the United States can earn between $296 and $1,751 per month under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), popularly known as ‘Food Stamps’. The amount of a family’s SNAP benefit is determined by their income and spending habits. According to the most recent data available from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 41.9 million Americans, or around 12.5% of the total population, are expected to receive SNAP benefits in November 2022.
SNAP payments of up to $1,751 per month will reach beneficiaries’ EBT cards in September
Recipients receive benefits every month; however, the actual timing of your payment is determined on your location in the United States. Although the federal government funds the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, state and local governments manage the funds, thus payments to individual recipients are made on a varied schedule. The payments are delivered via Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards and can then be used to purchase food at participating stores. For example, in California, if a case number ends with 01, the beneficiary will receive their benefits earlier in the month than those with a higher case number. Other states, such as Delaware, pay based on the first letter of your last name, but Rhode Island distributes all SNAP payments on the same day.
What are the eligibility conditions for SNAP payments in 2024?
To be eligible for SNAP payments, all prospective candidates in the United States must meet the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s (SNAP) income and resource requirements, which are described below:
Gross monthly income: Before deductions, household income must be less than 130% of the poverty level. In 2024, the SNAP poverty level for a three-person household is $2,072/month, or $32,328/year. Poverty rates are higher in large households. The monthly poverty level for a three-person home is $2,694. Net income: The net household income must be less than or equal to the poverty level (after deductions). Asset thresholds: Household assets must be $2,750 or less for homes without someone over the age of 60 or disabled, and $4,250 or less for households with someone over the age of 60 or disabled.
Once accepted, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will determine the amount of SNAP benefits they will get each month depending on the number of persons in their household. According to current criteria, beneficiaries can get the following payment amounts in 2024:
1 member: $292 2 members: $536 3 members: $768 4 members: $975 5 members: $1,158 6 members: $1,390 7 members: $1,536 8 members: $1,756
SNAP payments confirmed in September per state
SNAP payments will be distributed in all states and territories on the following dates:
| State | Payment date |
| Alabama | September 4-23 |
| Alaska | September 1 |
| Arizona | September 1-13 |
| Arkansas | September 4-13 |
| California | September 1-10 |
| Colorado | September 1-10 |
| Connecticut | September 1-3 |
| Delaware | September 2-23 |
| District of Columbia | September 1-13 |
| Florida | September 1-28 |
| Georgia | September 5-23 |
| Guam | September 1-10 |
| Hawaii | September 3-5 |
| Idaho | September 1-15 |
| Illinois | September 1-20 |
| Indiana | September 5-23 |
| Iowa | September 1-10 |
| Kansas | September 1-10 |
| Kentucky | September 1-19 |
| Louisiana | September 1-23 |
| Maine | September 10-14 |
| Maryland | September 4-23 |
| Massachusetts | September 1-14 |
| Michigan | September 3-21 |
| Minnesota | September 4-13 |
| Mississippi | September 4-21 |
| Missouri | September 1-22 |
| Montana | September 2-6 |
| Nebraska | September 1-5 |
| Nevada | September 1-10 |
| New Hampshire | September 5 |
| New Jersey | September 1-5 |
| New Mexico | September 1-20 |
| New York | September 1-9 |
| North Carolina | September 3-21 |
| North Dakota | September 1 |
| Ohio | September 2-20 |
| Oklahoma | September 1-10 |
| Oregon | September 1-9 |
| Pennsylvania | September 3-14 |
| Puerto Rico | September 4-22 |
| Rhode Island | September 1 |
| South Carolina | September 1-19 |
| South Dakota | September 1-9 |
| Tennessee | September 1-20 |
| Utah | September 5, 11, and 15 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | September 1 |
| Vermont | September 1 |
| Virginia | September 1-7 |
| Washington | September 1-20 |
| West Virginia | September 1-9 |
| Wisconsin | September 1-15 |
| Wyoming | September 1-4 |