A new month is almost here. SNAP benefits will start arriving on May 1 to millions of recipients in the United States. Bear in mind that Food Stamps are for all 50 States and some U.S. territories.
While some States will continue sending Food Stamps through May 28, others will only have a single payday. That is why it is so important to know when payments are due in your State.
WHICH STATES ARE SENDING SNAP BENEFITS FROM MAY 1-5?
As you can see from the list below, most States will send SNAP payments during the first five days in May. Many others will continue sending more Food Stamp payments after May 5.
Alabama: May 4 – 23
Alaska: May 1
Arizona: May 1 – 13
Arkansas: May 4 – 13
California: May 1 – 10
Colorado: May 1 – 10
Connecticut: May 1 – 3
Delaware: May 2 – 23
Georgia: May 5 – 23
Guam: May 1 – 10
Hawaii: May 3 – 5
Idaho: May 1 – 10
Illinois: May 1 – 10
Indiana: May 5 – 23
Iowa: May 1 – 10
Kansas: May 1 – 10
Kentucky: May 1 – 19
Louisiana: May 1 – 23
Maryland: May 4 – 23
Massachusetts: May 1 – 14
Michigan: May 3 – 21
Minnesota: May 4 – 13
Mississippi: May 4 – 21
Missouri: May 1 – 22
Montana: May 2 – 6
Nebraska: May 1 – 5
Nevada: May 1 – 10
New Hampshire: May 5
New Jersey: May 1 – 5
New Mexico: May 1 – 20
New York: May 1 – 9
North Carolina: May 3 – 21
North Dakota: May 1
Ohio: May 2 – 20
Oklahoma: May 1 – 10
Oregon: May 1 – 9
Pennsylvania: over the first 10 business days
Puerto Rico: May 4 – May 22
Rhode Island: May 1
South Carolina: May 1 – 10
Tennessee: May 1 – 20
The District of Columbia: May 1 – 10
Utah: May 5, 11 and 15
Virgin Islands: May 1
Vermont: May 1
Virginia: May 1 – 7
Washington: May 1 – 20
West Virginia: May 1 – 9
Wisconsin: May 1 – 15
Wyoming: May 1 – 4
HOW MUCH MONEY CAN I RECEIVE FROM SNAP BENEFITS IN MAY 2024?
An eligible married couple or a household of 2 members can receive up to $535 on Food Stamps. Nevertheless, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities claims that average payments are worth about $372 for 2 people.
If you are single and receive SNAP benefits, you can receive up to $291, or $202 on average. Larger families of 8 can get up to $1,751. As you can see, maximum amounts are higher if your household is bigger.
Families of 3 can receive up to $766 from SNAP. If you get an average payment for 3, you will just receive about $598. 4-member families are also frequent and the can receive up to $973.