USDA and the Food and Nutrition Service are in charge of SNAP benefits in the United States. Although USDA funds Food Stamps, States administer applications and payments.
Bear in mind that maximum amounts are only the same in the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia. 2 States and some United States territories have higher SNAP benefits because inflation is much higher there.
THESE 2 STATES SEND THE HIGHEST SNAP CHECKS
Alaska and Hawaii send the largest Food Stamps in the United States in 2024. For example, a family of 8 can receive from this program up to $3,487 if you live in an area known as “Rural 2” in Alaska.
Hawaii is not far from these awesome figures. A family with 8 members can receive up to $3,166. While a family of 8 in the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia can get up to $1,751 only.
Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands can collect SNAP payments of up to $2,581 and $2,252 respectively. Of course, as long as applicants qualify and there are 8 members living together in the same household.
MAXIMUM SNAP AMOUNTS FOR SMALL FAMILIES IN THE USA
Families with one, two, or three members can get up to $291, $535, or $766 in the 48 contiguous States. However, if you live in Alaska (Rural 2), you can get up to $581, $1,065, and $1,525.
Recipients in Hawaii can receive up to $527, $967, or $1,385 if they are 1, 2, or 3 members. As you can see, there is a considerable difference between most States and Alaska and Hawaii.
If you know someone cannot afford to buy food because they have a low income, help them get SNAP benefits. It is possible to file online and all year around as long as they have a low income and meet other essential work and income requirements.