If you are still enjoying the summer holidays or you are too busy working, you may not know when the next SNAP benefits are due. Food Stamps were first sent last September 1, but some States will continue delivering money to EBT cards through September 28.
It is time to know when you can receive money from the United States Department of Agriculture. Some States will actually start sending SNAP benefits from September 4 onward.
States starting to send SNAP benefits from September
As a matter of fact, there are 5 States that will begin sending Food Stamps on the 4th. The day they will finish delivering this financial support will depend and it could be until the 13th, 21st, or 23rd.
- Alabama: September 4-23
- Arkansas: September 4-13
- Maryland: September 4-23
- Minnesota: September 4-13
- Mississippi: September 4-21
And Puerto Rico will also be issuing SNAP payments from the 4th through the 22nd. Some States will begin the September payments on the 5th:
- Georgia: September 5-23
- Indiana: September 5-23
- New Hampshire: September 5
- Utah: September 5, 11 and 15
Others will finish sending money to SNAP recipients on September 5, 2024.
- Hawaii: September 3-5
- Nebraska: September 1-5
- New Jersey: September 1-5
Where else can you receive SNAP benefits on the 4th?
Full list of the remaining Food Stamp payments in the United States
Arizona: September 1-13
California: September 1-10
Colorado: September 1-10
Delaware: September 2-23
Florida: September 1-28
Idaho: September 1-10
Illinois: September 1-10
Iowa: September 1-10
Kansas: September 1-10
Kentucky: September 1-19
Louisiana: September 1-23
Maine: September 10-14
Massachusetts: September 1-14
Michigan: September 3-21
Missouri: September 1-22
Montana: September 2-6
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
Virginia: September 1-7
Washington: September 1-20
West Virginia: September 1-9
Wisconsin: September 1-15
Wyoming: September 1-4
Territories
Guam: September 1-10
The District of Columbia: September 1-10
The maximum SNAP amount for a family of 2 or a married couple can be up to $535 in the District of Columbia and the 48 contiguous States. Hawaii will pay up to $967 for 2.
Steps to apply for SNAP benefits if you have never applied before:
- Check your eligibility. SNAP eligibility is based primarily on your household income and certain expenses. You can see if you may be eligible by contacting your state’s SNAP information hotline or visiting the SNAP website for your state.
- Gather required documents. To apply, you will need to provide proof of your identity, income, expenses, and other information. Have documents like your ID, pay stubs, utility bills, and rent receipts ready.
- Find out how to apply in your state. Each state has a different application form and process. Contact your local SNAP office to get the application. You may be able to apply online, by phone, by mail, by fax, or in person depending on your state.
- Fill out and submit the application. Answer all questions completely and accurately. Provide all the requested information and documents. Submit the application following your state’s procedures.
- Complete the interview. Most states require an interview after you submit your application. This is typically done over the phone or in person. Be prepared to answer additional questions about your situation.
- Wait for a decision. Your state agency will process your application and determine if you are eligible within 30 days. If approved, you will start receiving SNAP benefits dating back to when you submitted your application