The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will soon be sending new Food Stamp checks in Hawaii. The maximum benefit will be worth $3,166, a staggering amount if compared to the largest benefit in the 48 contiguous States.
SNAP benefits in the State of Hawaii will start on July 3. However, this will not be the only payment date. Other States either send all money on a single payday or send it in several weeks. Hawaii only has 2 paydays.
Who qualifies for SNAP benefits on July 3 in Hawaii?
If you are on SNAP benefits in Hawaii, you need to meet the eligibility requirements to get a new payment on July 3, 2024.
Food Stamps on July 3 will only be for those whose first letter of their name is A -I. Do not forget that these monthly payments will only be for those who got approval from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program office.
SNAP benefits provide monthly payments to low-income families in all 50 States, some U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. If you know someone facing food insecurity in Hawaii or anywhere else, help them file.
Who will receive SNAP benefits on July 5 in Hawaii?
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients whose first letter of their name is J – Z will receive a payment of up to $3,166. Most States pay up to $1,751. Alaska is the only State that sends more money.
That is the maximum benefit amount for 8 people in Hawaii. Households with just 4 members could get a SNAP payment of up to $1,759. Individuals could receive up to $527 from the Food Stamps program in Hawaii. Families with 2 members can receive a check of up to $967.
Three-member families can obtain a monthly payment worth $1,385 and if you are five members up to $2,088. These maximum amounts will remain the same until October 1, 2024. Last year there was no COLA increase, but a benefit reduction.