While some States have already sent all SNAP checks by now, others are still halfway through. USDA has confirmed that Kentucky will be sending Food Stamps through May 19, so you should have received it yesterday.
SNAP benefits in Kentucky for 4 are worth $973, just like in the rest of the contiguous States and the District of Columbia. Bear in mind that Kentucky uses the last digit of the beneficiary’s case number.
Snap benefits in Kentucky
If your case number ends in 8, you will receive Food Stamps on May 17. Since the last payment date was May 15, there will be no check on May 16. So, all recipients whose case number ends in 8 should have a look at their EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card tomorrow.
The last opportunity to collect a SNAP payment in Kentucky will be on May 19. So, if your case number ends in 9, your Food Stamps will be on your EBT card on May 19. Thus, there will no be more payments until June 1 if your case number ends in 0.
For your information, if you have a low income and you struggle to buy groceries due to your financial situation, you should apply for Food Stamps now. Whether you live in Kentucky or any other State, it is possible to do it all year around.
When is the next payment date for SNAP benefits in Kentucky after May 19?
The next payment date for SNAP benefits in Kentucky after May 19 is June 1, 2024 The key details are:
- In Kentucky, SNAP benefits are sent out over the first 19 calendar days of every month, based on the last digit of the case number.
- Cases ending in 9 receive their benefits on the 19th of the month. So those with a case number ending in 9 would receive their May benefits on May 19.
- The June 2024 SNAP payment dates listed for Kentucky are June 1 to 19.
Therefore, the very next date that SNAP benefits will be issued in Kentucky after the May 19 payment is June 1, 2024. This would be for case numbers ending in 0. The remainder of the June SNAP payments would then be spread out through June 19 based on the last digit of the case number.
Snap amounts in kentucky for families and individuals
Although four-member families can receive up to $973, the average payment is about $713 said CBPP. Families of 3 can get up to $766, or $598 on average. Those families with 5 people living in the same household can obtain a SNAP payment of up to $1,155, or $852 on average.
Couples or families with just 2 members can get up to $535, or $372 on average. If you are a household of 1, you can receive up to $291, or $202 on average. Of course, the largest checks are for families of 8.
If you are 8 in your household, you could get up to $1,751 on SNAP. Families that are bigger than 8 could get $219 for each additional member. Six-member families can receive $1,386 or $1,532 if you are 7. These maximum amounts are for Kentucky, but also for all the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia.