SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This Federal program has the aim of fighting food insecurity and it used to be the Food Stamps program.
Despite the fact that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds these payments, States administer it. SNAP maximum amounts are the same in the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia.
However, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have larger Food Stamp checks. Some people may not apply for SNAP benefits because they believe payments may be too low. But what are the minimum allotments?
MINIMUM SNAP ALLOTMENTS IN THE USA IN 2024
The Food and Nutrition Service and USDA announced the minimum allotments after the 2024 COLA. These amounts came into effect last October 1, 2023. Besides, they will last through September 30, 2024.
For example, if your household size is 1-2 members, the minimum SNAP allotment is 23 dollars in the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia. Even if it seems too little money, you should apply.
Save these 23 dollars for one year and you will have $276. Don’t you think it is worth applying then? Guam has a different minimum SNAP allotment. Guam beneficiaries can get $34 at least.
The U.S. Virgin Islands has a lower minimum SNAP allotment. In fact, it is worth $30. It is the same amount as the one in Urban Alaska. Rural areas 1 and 2 in Alaska have a minimum Food Stamp allotment of $38 and $46 respectively. Hawaii has a minimum allotment worth $42. What about deductions?
FOOD STAMP STANDARD DEDUCTIONS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
If you still do not know the possible deductions for the Food Stamps program, let’s have a look at them. The more you know about SNAP benefits, the more you may want to apply for them.
In the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia, standard deductions range from $198 for 1-2 members, to $279 for 6 or more people. In Alaska Food Stamp standard deductions are $338 (1-2) to $349 (6 or more).
Hawaii has SNAP standard deductions from $279 (1-2) to $321 (6 or more). The highest standard deduction in Guam is $558 (6+). And in the U.S. Virgin Islands, it is $279 (6+).
For your information, there are maximum shelter deductions and maximum homeless shelter deductions. In the 48 contiguous States and DC is $672 and $179.66 respectively. Apply for Food Stamps benefits ASAP and get more money every month.
