The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) has advised that the last day to send SNAP benefits, formerly known as Food Stamps, to recipients in the state of Delaware will be in about 2 weeks. Since November 2, 2023, Delaware has been distributing these benefits, including the 2024 COLA increase for those who have received their Food Stamps.
The delivery of SNAP benefits in Delaware will continue through November 23, USDA reports. The amounts beneficiaries can receive are considerably good. For example, a single person in Delaware can receive up to $291, although this is the maximum amount for an individual and the actual amount will depend on several factors such as income, bank balance, and number of people in your house.
Food Stamp amounts by family members
For families, the amounts increase significantly. A family of two can receive up to $535, a family of three up to $766, and a family of four up to $973. Although the amounts increase with each additional member, families of 1 to 3 members receive more money per person. For larger families, a five-member family can get up to $1,155, a six-member family up to $1,386, a seven-member family up to $1,532, and an eight-member family up to $1,751.
To be eligible for SNAP benefits in November in Delaware, applicants must meet certain gross income limits. For example, a family of four can have an income of up to $3,250 per month to qualify. In addition, net income must not exceed $2,500 and general work requirements must be met, such as registering for work, accepting job offers, and not leaving a job without good reason.
Adults Able to Work Without Dependents (ABAWDs) must meet additional work requirements in order to receive SNAP benefits in Delaware for more than 3 months in a three-year period. However, exemptions are available for veterans, homeless persons, pregnant women, young adults who were in foster care between the ages of 18 and 24, and persons with disabilities.
The age limit for ABAWDs who must meet the time limit and work requirements is 18 to 52. To continue receiving SNAP benefits in Delaware, ABAWDs must work at least 80 hours per month, or approximately 20 hours each week. If there is high unemployment or a lack of available employment in Delaware, a waiver may be available, as well as training or education options.
Children and seniors are exempt from meeting ABAWD’s time limit and work requirements. So, if you think your income is low and you need money to buy food, we encourage you to apply for Food Stamps in Delaware and see if you can receive SNAP benefits in December.
Who will receive SNAP checks in Delaware this week?
According to USDA and the Food and Nutrition Service, this will be the Food Stamps recipients that will collect money on their EBT cards this week. In Delaware, recipients get their payment depending on the first letter of their last name.
Therefore, there will be a payment on November 7 for those citizens whose first letter of the last name is “F”. As it is arranged in alphabetical order, the letter “G” will be the next one.
So, to cash SNAP benefits on November 8, you must “G” as the first letter of your last name. November 9 will be payday for Food Stamp recipients whose first letter of their last name is H.
As you may have already imagined, the SNAP payments for November 10, 11, and 12 will be for those whose first letter of their last name is I, J, or K respectively.
Do not worry if your check is not due this week because there will also be payments next week. From November 13-19, there will be SNAP money for those whose first letter of their last name is from L – S. November 23 will be the last payday for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
What are Food Stamps, now known as SNAP?
Food Stamps, now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is a U.S. government program designed to help low-income families and individuals purchase nutritious food.
These checks are administered by the Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service, SNAP provides electronic benefit cards, similar to debit cards, that recipients can use to purchase food at authorized stores.
These cards replaced the old “coupons” or food stamps. SNAP eligibility is based on household size, income, expenses, and other criteria. It is the largest food assistance program in the U.S., helping millions of people gain access to basic food items. Its primary goal is to combat hunger and improve nutrition among vulnerable populations.