So far, there are 39 States that are still sending SNAP benefits, the former Food Stamps. If you are a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiary, you may still receive your monthly payment, even if you are not a 4-member family.
Other States have already finished the delivery of money to EBT cards. SNAP recipients who have not gotten their Food Stamp check yet, can check the list of the upcoming payments.
Upcoming SNAP Benefits: $973 Checks and Payment Dates for Families of 4
If you do not know when your State can deliver your Food Stamps, here they are in alphabetical order:
Alabama: September 4-23
Arizona: September 1-13
Arkansas: September 4-13
California: September 1-10
Colorado: September 1-10
Delaware: September 2-23
Florida: September 1-28
Georgia: September 5-23
Idaho: September 1-10
Illinois: September 1-10
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
Nevada: September 1-10
New Mexico: September 1-20
New York: September 1-9
North Carolina: September 3-21
Ohio: September 2-20
Oklahoma: September 1-10
Oregon: September 1-9
Pennsylvania: Over the first 10 business days
South Carolina: September 1-10
South Dakota: September 10
Tennessee: September 1-20
Texas: September 1-28
Utah: September 11 and 15
Virginia: September 1-7
Washington: September 1-20
West Virginia: September 1-9
Wisconsin: September 1-15
Territories
Guam: September 1-10
Puerto Rico: September 4 – 22
The District of Columbia: September 1-10
Maximum SNAP amounts for families of 4
A family of four can receive up to $973 if you live in one of the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia. However, if you do not qualify for the maximum payment you could get a lot less.
For example, the CBPP claims that a family of 4 can receive about $713 on average. Larger families can qualify for payment of up to $1,751 if you are 8. If you need to know the exact payment date, check USDA’s official website.
The monthly issuance website will show you when you can get your SNAP benefit payment: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/monthly-issuance-schedule. Apply for Food Stamps now if you need extra money to buy food and avoid food insecurity.
What factors determine the amount of SNAP benefits a household can receive?
To qualify for SNAP, households must pass two income tests. First, gross monthly income should be below 130% of the poverty line. Then, net income, after deductions, must be under 100% of the poverty line.
Assets – Households without an elderly or disabled member must have assets of $2,750 or less. Households with an elderly or disabled member must have assets of $4,250 or less. Most vehicles are not counted toward the asset limit.
Deductions – To find net income for SNAP, several deductions are taken from gross income:
- Standard deduction ($193 for 1-3 person households in FY 2024)
- Earned income deduction (20% of earnings)
- Dependent care deduction
- Medical expense deduction
- Child support deduction
- Excess shelter cost deduction
SNAP benefits depend on household size and the USDA’s Thrifty Food Plan. In FY 2024, a 1-person household gets up to $291. Meanwhile, an 8-person household can receive up to $1,751.
SNAP expects families to spend 30% of their income on food. A family’s monthly benefit equals the maximum for its size, minus their 30% contribution.