SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) checks are essential to millions of U.S. citizens, providing access to fresh food each month. It is crucial to know the specific payment dates, as they vary by state of residence.
These checks (Food Stamps) will see major changes by 2024, as the rising cost of living will affect their amounts and the cost of food.
State Differences in SNAP Payments
Unlike Social Security benefits, which follow a federal schedule, SNAP payments are distributed on different dates in each state. For example, Alabama residents will not receive their payments on the same day as those in Colorado.
In addition, some states issue payments on a single date for all recipients, while others vary the dates based on specific criteria, such as last name.
SNAP Payment Schedule for December 2023
The last month of 2023 brings a new SNAP payment schedule. It is important to carefully review the payment date corresponding to your state.
Below is a detailed list of payment dates by state for December 2023:
- Alabama: December 4 to 23
- Alaska: December 1
- Arizona: December 1 to 13
- Arkansas: December 4 to 13
- California: December 1 to 10
- Colorado: December 1 to 10
- Connecticut: December 1 to 3
- Delaware: December 2 to 23
- District of Columbia: December 1 to 10
- Florida: December 1 to 28
- Georgia: December 5 to 23
- Hawaii: December 3 to 5
- Idaho: December 1 to 10
- Illinois: December 1 to 10 and older cases December 1 to 20
- Indiana: December 5 to 23
- Iowa: December 1 to 10
- Kansas: December 1 to 10
- Kentucky: December 1 to 19
- Louisiana: December 1 to 23
- Maine: December 10 to 14
- Maryland: December 4 to 23
- Massachusetts: December 1 to 14
- Michigan: December 3 to 21
- Minnesota: December 4 to 13
- Mississippi: December 4 to 21
- Missouri: December 1 to 22
- Montana: December 2 to 6
- Nebraska: December 1 to 5
- Nevada: December 1 to 10
- New Hampshire: December 5
- New Jersey: December 1 to 5
- New Mexico: December 1 to 20
- New York: December 1 to 9
- North Carolina: December 3 to 21
- North Dakota: December 1
- Ohio: December 2 to 20
- Oklahoma: December 1 to 10
- Oregon: December 1 to 9
- Pennsylvania: December 3 to 14
- Rhode Island: December 1
- South Carolina: December 1 to 10
- South Dakota: December 10
- Tennessee: December 1 to 20
- Texas: December 1 to 28
- Utah: December 5, 11, and 15
- Vermont: December 1
- Virginia: December 1 to 7
- Washington: December 1 to 20
- West Virginia: December 1 to 9
- Wisconsin: December 1 to 15
- Wyoming: December 1 to 4
How to Check Your SNAP Payment
SNAP money is deposited directly onto your EBT card. The best way to find out if you have already received your payment or if you still need to wait is to check your EBT card balance.
