SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the United States. Although the amounts may vary from one family to another, let us focus on three-member families.
If you are three in your household, you could get up to $766 in the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia. Other states like Hawaii and Alaska will pay more due to the fact that inflation is higher there. Income is another thing that can affect SNAP amounts.
For example, you could get up to $1,525 if you live in Alaska or 1,385 if you live in Hawaii. Of course, only families with a low income can be eligible. The lower the earnings and savings you have, the higher your SNAP benefits may be.
WHICH STATES ARE SENDING SNAP CHECKS THROUGH DECEMBER 23?
Even if some states will continue sending Food Stamps through December 28, e.g Florida and Texas, there are 6 States that will send all the SNAP benefits 2 days before Christmas.
Alabama started sending SNAP checks on December 4 and they will continue to do so through December 23. All you need to know is the last 2 digits of your case number.
For example, if your case number in Alabama ends in 80-84, you will receive your Food Stamps on December 20. But if it ends in 85-89, your money will be available on your EBT card on December 21. Following the same pattern, 90-94, and 95-99 will mean getting SNAP benefits on the 22nd and 23 respectively.
Delaware is another State sending SNAP checks through December 23. They use the first letter of your last name instead. If the first letter of your last name is T, you will receive your Food Stamps on December 20. U & V on Dec. 21, W on Dec. 22, and X, Y & Z on Dec. 23.
GEORGIA, INDIANA, LOUISIANA, MARYLAND WILL SEND FOOD STAMPS THROUGH DECEMBER 23
If you are on SNAP benefits in Georgia, there are two payments left. One will be on December 21st and the second one on December 23rd. Make sure your ID ends in 80-89 to get it on the 21st or 90-99 to get it on the 23rd.
Indiana uses the first letter of the SNAP beneficiary. Just like in Georgia, there are 2 payments left. If your first letter is T, U or V, you will receive it on December 21. Those whose first letter is W, X, Y, or Z will get Food Stamps on December 23.
Louisiana will pay your SNAP benefits on December 21st if your SSN (Social Security Number) ends in 8. If it ends in 9, you will receive it on December 23, 2023.
Maryland will pay from their last SNAP checks from December 20-23, but only if the first 3 letters of your last name are between SEA – ZZZ. Visit your local Food Stamps office if you would like to apply for these payments. Regardless of the number of people you live in your household, you can apply.