Due to the large number of people receiving SNAP payments, different states have a particular date or period to expect the payment—numerous states are dispensing the SNAP payment from July 21 and upwards.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP, formerly known as Food Stamps, is a program designed by the Federal government of the United States to send a payment for food to households or individuals with low or no income. These benefits are received using the EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card.
The EBT card functions like a debit card which can be used to purchase eligible food items. These items include fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy products, bread, etc. However, the SNAP benefits cannot be used to buy alcohol, tobacco, hot prepared foods, or non-food items like pet food, household supplies, etc.
Although Snap is known to be a federal program, the SNAP payment is administered by the states. This is why there are various dates for payment depending on the state’s administration. This financial assistance by the federal government cuts across all 50 states, Washington D.C., and overseas territories like Guam and Puerto Rico.
The beneficiaries of the SNAP benefits range from women and children to other individuals or households with little or no income. This is to improve food security and nutrition among the most vulnerable population.
The measures for eligibility for SNAP payments are income and household size. However, employment status and expenses can also be considered.
List of States that will get their SNAP payment on or after July 21
The following states have SNAP benefits expectations within July 21
- Alabama: July 4 to 23
- Delaware: July 2 to 23
- Florida: July 1 to 28
- Georgia: July 5 to 23
- Indiana: July 5 to 23
- Louisiana: July 1 to 23
- Maryland: July 4 to 23
- Michigan: July 3 to 21
- Mississippi: July 4 to 21
- Missouri: July 1 to 22
- North Carolina: July 3 to 21
- Puerto Rico: July 4 to 22
- Texas: July 1 to 28
You will receive your SNAP benefits within 72 hours if you are in any of these states. If your payment is delayed more than a week after the scheduled payment date, you can contact any state Department of Agriculture office in charge of SNAP payments.
