SNAP or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can help you buy healthy food. The former Food Stamps can offer you higher payments after the 2024 COLA boost.
Eligible families can get up to $1,751 if they are 8. A single person on SNAP benefits can get up to $291, so it will be of great help if you qualify for monthly payments.
It is true that if you live in Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands you may get a lot more from SNAP. Bear in mind that inflation is much higher there.
WHICH STATES ONLY SEND SNAP BENEFITS ON FEBRUARY 1?
While some States spend 4 weeks sending Food Stamps, others do not. It is true that some states may have a larger population and more beneficiaries, so they may take longer to process payments.
The States or territories that only have a single payday for Food Stamps are: Alaska, North Dakota, Vermont, Rhode Island, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
If your State has more than one payday and starts sending payments on February 1, have a look at the full list below.
Alaska: February 1
Arizona: February 1-13
California: February 1-10
Colorado: February 1-10
Connecticut: February 1-3
The District of Columbia: February 1-10
Florida: February 1-28
Guam: February 1-10
Idaho: February 1-10
Illinois: February 1-10
Iowa: February 1-10
Kansas: February 1-10
Kentucky: February 1-19
Louisiana: February 1-23
Massachusetts: February 1-14
Missouri: February 1-22
Nebraska: February 1-5
Nevada: February 1-10
New Jersey: February 1-5
New Mexico: February 1-20
New York: February 1-9
North Dakota: February 1
Oklahoma: February 1-10
Oregon: February 1-9
Rhode Island: February 1
South Carolina: February 1-10
South Dakota: February 10
Tennessee: February 1-20
Texas: February 1-28
The U.S. Virgin Islands: February 1
Vermont: February 1
Virginia: February 1-7
Washington: February 1-20
West Virginia: February 1-9
Wisconsin: February 1-15
Wyoming: February 1-4
FOOD STAMPS MAXIMUM AMOUNTS FOR BENEFICIARIES AND AVERAGE PAYMENTS
Food Stamps are higher if you have a big family. For example, a family of four can receive up to $973 in 2024. If you have other income, your benefits may be lower.
For example, average SNAP payments for 4 people are $713, claims the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. While a single person can only get up to $291, a family of 9 can get up to $1,970.
Each additional member can give you up to $219 extra. Families with 2 or 3 members can receive SNAP checks worth $535 or $766 respectively.
On average, they could be $372 (3 people) or $598 (4 people). Families with 6 members can receive up to $1,386 or $1,052 on average. A 7-member family up to $1,532 or $1,091 on average. Apply and get extra money.
