Food Stamps offers crucial financial support to low-income individuals and families across Texas, administered by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. This assistance is made available monthly through the Lone Star Card, which operates similarly to a debit card, enabling recipients to purchase food items from participating retailers.
SNAP’s primary goal is to ensure that eligible families and individuals can maintain a balanced and nutritious diet. Through SNAP, beneficiaries can buy essentials like fruits, vegetables, meats, cereals, and other staple foods. However, there are specific limitations in place; hot or ready-to-eat items, such as freshly prepared meals, and non-food items such as alcohol, tobacco, vitamins, and dietary supplements are excluded from the list of approved purchases with this card.
Payment dates for Food Stamps in November based on EDG number
Every SNAP beneficiary in Texas is assigned an Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number, which determines the monthly payment date. This number is essential for beneficiaries as it indicates when their Lone Star Card will receive the monthly SNAP deposit. For November, benefits will be issued between November 1 and November 28, based on the last two digits of the EDG number.
Here are the exact November dates:
● EDG numbers ending in 00–03: Friday, November 1
● EDG numbers ending in 04–06: Saturday, November 2
● EDG numbers ending in 07–10: Sunday, November 3
● EDG numbers ending in 11–13: Monday, November 4
● EDG numbers ending in 14–17: Tuesday, November 5
● EDG numbers ending in 18–20: Wednesday, November 6
● EDG numbers ending in 21–24: Thursday, November 7
● EDG numbers ending in 25–27: Friday, November 8
● EDG numbers ending in 28–31: Saturday, November 9
● EDG numbers ending in 32–34: Sunday, November 10
● EDG numbers ending in 35–38: Monday, November 11
● EDG numbers ending in 39–41: Tuesday, November 12
● EDG numbers ending in 42–45: Wednesday, November 13
● EDG numbers ending in 46–49: Thursday, November 14
● EDG numbers ending in 50–53: Friday, November 15
● EDG numbers ending in 54–57: Saturday, November 16
● EDG numbers ending in 58–60: Sunday, November 17
● EDG numbers ending in 61–64: Monday, November 18
● EDG numbers ending in 65–67: Tuesday, November 19
● EDG numbers ending in 68–71: Wednesday, November 20
● EDG numbers ending in 72–74: Thursday, November 21
● EDG numbers ending in 75–78: Friday, November 22
● EDG numbers ending in 79–81: Saturday, November 23
● EDG numbers ending in 82–85: Sunday, November 24
● EDG numbers ending in 86–88: Monday, November 25
● EDG numbers ending in 89–92: Tuesday, November 26
● EDG numbers ending in 93–95: Wednesday, November 27
● EDG numbers ending in 96–99: Thursday, November 28
How to use your Lone Star Card for shopping
The Lone Star Card can be used at participating grocery stores and supermarkets to buy food items approved under SNAP. While the card operates similarly to a debit card, its use is limited to specific food categories, supporting SNAP’s commitment to promoting both access to essential food supplies and responsible, nutritious choices among recipients.
For many, SNAP represents not only support during tough times but also a way to contribute to their family’s well-being. Authorized retailers benefit as well since the funds spent via SNAP contribute to the local economy, driving commercial activity within their communities.
How to find the EDG number for your account
If you’re a SNAP beneficiary in Texas and need to check your EDG number to confirm the payment date, simply refer to the last two digits of your EDG number. Then, find your scheduled payment date according to the monthly calendar.