Last September SNAP Payments Of Up To $1,751 In Food Stamps: Know All States & More Details

If you receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the last payments for September 2024 are being sent out. Some states will continue distributing benefits until September 28, 2024, so if you haven’t yet received your benefits, check your state’s payment schedule to know when you can expect them.

SNAP Payment Amounts

The amount you receive in SNAP benefits depends on your household size, income, and a few other factors. The maximum benefit for an eight-person household in the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia is $1,751.

For a family of five, the maximum is $1,155, while individuals can receive up to $291. These payments are loaded onto your Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which you can use at participating grocery stores and farmer’s markets.

Here’s a breakdown of the maximum benefit amounts for different household sizes in September 2024:

Household Size	Maximum SNAP Benefit
1 person	$291
2 people	$535
3 people	$766
4 people	$975
5 people	$1,155
6 people	$1,390
7 people	$1,536
8 people	$1,751
Each additional person	$220

These amounts will remain the same until September 30, 2024, after which they will be adjusted due to the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase, which takes effect on October 1, 2024.

States Sending the Last September SNAP Payments

As of September 20, 2024, most states have finished delivering SNAP benefits, but 17 states will send their final payments between now and September 28. The states still distributing benefits include:

• 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

If you live in Texas or Florida, expect the last payments to be sent as late as September 28, 2024.

Spending Your SNAP Benefits

Once your SNAP benefits are deposited onto your EBT card, you can use them to purchase eligible food items at grocery stores, farmer’s markets, and participating retailers.

It’s important to check that the store accepts EBT cards and that the items you’re buying qualify under the SNAP guidelines.

SNAP benefits can be used to purchase essential groceries like fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, bread, and more. However, there are restrictions—you cannot use SNAP for non-food items like alcohol, pet food, or household supplies.

2025 COLA Increase for SNAP

Starting October 1, 2024, SNAP benefit amounts will rise due to the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). The new maximum benefit amounts will be:

Household Size	New Maximum SNAP Benefit (After Oct 1, 2024)
1 person	$292
2 people	$536
3 people	$768
4 people	$975
5 people	$1,158
6 people	$1,390
7 people	$1,536
8 people	$1,756
Each additional person	$220

These new amounts will help families cope with rising living costs, ensuring they can continue to purchase essential food items.

SNAP benefits play a crucial role in helping households across the U.S. access nutritious food.

If you’re waiting for your September payment, make sure to check your state’s delivery schedule to know when you’ll receive your funds. And with the upcoming 2025 COLA increase, your benefits will soon see a boost, providing even more assistance as living costs continue to rise.

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