Supplemental Nutrition Assistance programs (SNAP) also known as food stamps are paid to most eligible Americans particularly low income families.
The SNAP payment aids low income families and eligible individuals to cover food cost and with the current rate of inflation, receiving the SNAP benefits becomes more crucial.
Some states have already completed their SNAP payment. But, there are still states that will pay out these benefits, up to $1751 to eligible individuals this August, from now through August 28.
To receive the SNAP payment you need to be aware of paying states, eligibility when and how to receive your payment.
How to be eligible for SNAP payment
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), to be eligible for SNAP payment, you must meet specific requirements and that includes resource and income requirements which are usually updated each year. Essentially, to be eligible your household must meet the gross and net income limit. These limits vary depending on the household size.
However, a household with an elderly or a disabled person will be considered for the SNAP payment on meeting the net income requirement. To find out the specific net and gross income limit for each household size, visit the official website of the USDA.
How to receive SNAP payment
You will receive your SNAP payment via an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. This card is similar to your debit card and each month your payment will be sent to your card.
When can I receive SNAP payment
The exact time you can receive your SNAP benefits varies by state. There is a monthly schedule available for each state. This means that some states may pay earlier than others. Here is a monthly schedule for all states. Additionally, you can also visit your local offices listed as “Social services”, “Food Stamps”, and “Public Assistance” to make any inquiries with regards to receiving your SNAP payment and more.
How much can I receive for food stamps
The amount you can receive for your food stamps or SNAP payment each month varies based on household size. The monthly payment is called allotment.
The amount of payment is also affected based on SNAP’s requirement that a household should spend 30% of its own income or resources on food.
This is calculated by multiplying your household’s net monthly income by 0.3. The result is subtracted from the maximum monthly allotment for your household size to determine the total amount you can receive.
A household of 1, 2, and 3 will receive $291, $535, $766 respectively. If your household is up to 8, then you can receive up to $1,750. However, for households with more than 8 individuals, each person will receive $219. See the full list for each household by the USDA.
How to apply for food stamps
You can apply for food stamps in the state you live in. This is because the application form and process varies by state. This can be done by any member of your family.
You may also decide to visit your local SNAP office or contact the States Agency to apply or call your state toll-free SNAP information hotline. Additionally, some states have an online application you can complete on their website.
States paying food stamps through August 28
There are two states that will continue to pay food stamps until August 28 and that is:
- Florida – SNAP payments are slated to last from August 1 to August 28.
- Texas – Like Florida, Texas will pay until the 28th of August.
However, other states are paying this August. According to an article by Washington Examiner, here are full lists of states paying this August:
- Alabama: Aug. 4 to 23
- Alaska: Aug. 1
- Arizona: Aug. 1 to 13
- Arkansas: Aug. 4 to 13
- California: Aug. 1 to 10
- Colorado: Aug. 1 to 10
- Connecticut: Aug. 1 to 3
- Delaware: Aug. 2 to 23
- District of Columbia: Aug. 1 to 10
- Florida: Aug. 1 to 28
- Georgia: Aug. 5 to 23
- Hawaii: Aug. 3 to 5
- Guam: Aug. 1 to 10
- Idaho: Aug. 1 to 10
- Illinois: Aug. 1 to 20
- Indiana: Aug. 5 to 23
- Iowa: Aug. 1 to 10
- Kansas: Aug. 1 to 10
- Kentucky: Aug. 1 to 19
- Louisiana: Aug. 1 to 23
- Maine: Aug. 10 to 14
- Maryland: Aug. 4 to 23
- Massachusetts: Aug. 1 to 14
- Michigan: Aug. 3 to 21
- Minnesota: Aug. 4 to 13
- Mississippi: Aug. 4 to 21
- Missouri: Aug. 1 to 22
- Montana: Aug. 2 to 7
- Nebraska: Aug. 1 to 5
- Nevada: Aug. 1 to 10
- New Hampshire: Aug. 5
- New Jersey: Aug. 1 to 5
- New Mexico: Aug. 1 to 20
- New York: Aug. 1 to 9
- North Carolina: Aug. 3 to 21
- North Dakota: Aug. 1
- Ohio: Aug. 2 to 20
- Oklahoma: Aug. 1 to 10
- Oregon: Aug. 1 to 9
- Pennsylvania: Aug. 3 to 14
- Puerto Rico: Aug. 4 to 22
- Rhode Island: Aug. 1
- South Carolina: Aug. 1 to 19
- South Dakota: Aug. 10
- Tennessee: Aug. 1 to 20
- Texas: Aug. 1 to 28
- Utah: Aug. 5, 11, and 15
- Vermont: Aug. 1
- Virginia: Aug. 1 to 7
- Washington: Aug. 1 to 20
- West Virginia: Aug. 1 to 9
- Wisconsin: Aug. 1 to 15
