Many states are distributing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits this week, and eligible recipients may see funds added to their EBT cards soon.
Each state operates on its own payment schedule, with some states using the last digit of your Social Security Number (SSN), last name, or case number to determine when benefits are issued.
If your SNAP benefits are not due this week, don’t worry—some payments may be issued as late as September 28.
New SNAP Benefits Starting September 16
The USDA has confirmed when each state will send out SNAP benefits for the week beginning September 16. Here’s a list of states issuing payments during this period:
States and Payment Dates:
- Alabama: September 4-23
- Delaware: September 2-23
- Florida: September 1-28
- Georgia: September 5-23
- Indiana: September 5-23
- Kentucky: September 1-19
- Louisiana: September 1-23
- Maryland: September 4-23
- Michigan: September 3-21
- Mississippi: September 4-21
- Missouri: September 1-22
- New Mexico: September 1-20
- North Carolina: September 3-21
- Ohio: September 2-20
- Tennessee: September 1-20
- Texas: September 1-28
- Washington: September 1-20
Additionally, Puerto Rico will continue issuing SNAP benefits through September 22. Texas and Florida will take longer, with benefits being distributed until September 28.
How SNAP Payments Are Arranged
Different states use varying methods to distribute SNAP benefits. Below are examples of how states are organizing SNAP payments from September 16 onward:
- Alabama: Payments are based on the case number. For example, case numbers ending in 60-64 will receive benefits on September 16, while case numbers ending in 95-99 will receive payments on September 23.
- Delaware: Payments are based on the first letter of your last name. If your last name starts with O, you will receive your payment on September 16. Last names starting with X, Y, or Z will get their payment on September 23.
- Maryland: Payments are based on the first three letters of your last name. If your last name’s first three letters are between MCP and NEF, you will receive your SNAP benefits on September 16.
SNAP Payment Amounts
The maximum payment for the 48 contiguous states is $1,751 for an 8-member household. Individuals may receive up to $291, while a household of 4 members may receive $973.
For more details, visit the USDA’s website for the SNAP monthly issuance schedule: USDA SNAP Monthly Issuance Schedule.
FAQs
When will SNAP benefits be paid in September 2024?
SNAP benefits are distributed on different dates depending on the state, with most payments scheduled between September 16 and September 28.
What is the maximum SNAP benefit in September 2024?
The maximum benefit for a household of 8 is $1,751; for individuals, it’s $291.
How are SNAP payment dates determined?
Payment dates vary by state and can be based on the last digit of your Social Security Number, case number, or last name.
Which states will pay SNAP benefits on September 16?
Alabama, Delaware, and Maryland are among the states paying on September 16.
What should I do if I don’t receive my SNAP payment?
Check your state’s SNAP schedule or contact your local SNAP office for assistance.
