SNAP payments are arriving to all the beneficiaries in Alaska, Vermont, Rhode Island, the United States Virgin Islands, and North Dakota. These payments will take place on April 1.
However, other States will also be sending SNAP payments on April 1. The thing is they will have more payment dates than the previously mentioned places.
WHO CAN GET $3,487 FROM SNAP IN THE UNITED STATES?
The amount of your Food Stamp payment will depend on your earnings and savings. To get $3,487 you must meet all the requirements and live in the State of Alaska.
Generally, you must have no other income, no savings, and have a family of 8. Living in Alaska will not be enough because you must live in one of the areas known as “Rural 2”.
The United States Virgin Islands also sends higher SNAP payments. As a matter of fact, the largest Food Stamp check for 8 is worth $2,252. The 48 contiguous States can send payments of up to $1,751.
SNAP AMOUNTS ON EBT CARDS FOR 4 MEMBERS
A family of 4 can receive up to $973 in the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia. In this U.S. Virgin Islands, this amount goes up to $1,251, which is a lot more.
Families with 4 members in Alaska may get very different amounts. This is because it depends on the area where you live. SNAP beneficiaries in Alaska who live in an urban area can get up to $1,248.
However, if you live in Rural 1, you could get up to $1,591 on your EBT card. Rural 2 recipients can receive from the SNAP program up to $1,937. As you can see, there is a massive difference between Urban and Rural 2 amounts.
For your information, if you have a low income, little resources, and cannot make ends meet, you should contact your local SNAP office. In this way, you will find out if you are eligible.