Next round of SNAP benefits begin in three days for these states.

Get Ready for SNAP Payments: Here’s What You Need to Know

In just three days, several states will be restarting their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments. This is great news for recipients who rely on these benefits to put food on the table.

Typically, SNAP benefits are reloaded on the same day each month, but the specific date depends on various factors such as a recipient’s Social Security number, last name, case number, or account number.

When Will Payments Begin?

Starting from July 1, twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia will begin issuing payments to food stamp recipients. These payments will continue throughout the month, ensuring that families have access to the support they need.

SNAP Benefits Reloading Schedule

Here is the reloading schedule for Washington, D.C., and the 29 states that begin on the first of the month:

• Alaska: July 1
• Arizona: July 1-13
• California: July 1-10
• Colorado: July 1-10
• Connecticut: July 1-3
• District of Columbia: July 1-10
• Florida: July 1-28
• Idaho: July 1-10
• Illinois: July 1-10 and older cases July 1-20
• Iowa: July 1-10
• Kansas: July 1-10
• Kentucky: July 1-19
• Louisiana: July 1-23
• Massachusetts: July 1-14
• Missouri: July 1-22
• Nebraska: July 1-5
• Nevada: July 1-10
• New Jersey: July 1-5
• New Mexico: July 1-20
• New York: July 1-9
• Oklahoma: July 1-10
• Oregon: July 1-9
• South Carolina: July 1-10
• Tennessee: July 1-20
• Texas: July 1-28
• Virginia: July 1-7
• Washington: July 1-20
• West Virginia: July 1-9
• Wisconsin: July 1-15
• Wyoming: July 1-4

Additionally, four states — Vermont, Rhode Island, North Dakota, and Alaska — will issue all their payments on July 1, without spreading them throughout the month.

How Does It Work?

If you are approved for SNAP benefits, the amount will be transferred to a prepaid electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. This card functions like a debit card and can be used at grocery stores, farmers markets, and even some online retailers. The funds are specifically intended for purchasing healthy foods.

It’s important to note that SNAP benefits are calculated based on household income and size. To be eligible, a recipient’s household income generally must be at or below 130% of the poverty line. In fiscal 2023, the poverty line used to calculate SNAP benefits is $1,920 per month.

The average monthly SNAP benefit for a household of three is $577, with a maximum benefit of $740. For a household of eight, the average payment is $1,150, with a maximum benefit of $1,691. Keep in mind that these average and maximum payments may vary from state to state.

So, get ready for the upcoming SNAP payments and make the most of the support available to you and your family!

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