SNAP payments for September 2024: When are food stamps being paid in your state?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is famously recognized as food stamps. This program is a critical resource for millions of Americans. This aid helps to ensure that families can afford nutritious food. As we edge closer to September 2024, it is vital to know when your SNAP benefits will be paid so you do not miss out. 

Understanding SNAP Payment Schedules

It is important to understand that SNAP benefits are being paid at the end of the month by state agencies. However, the date at which you will be relieving your benefits solely depends on your state’s distribution schedule. Furthermore, this schedule is based on factors that include the last digit of your Social Security Number (SSN), the first letter of your last name, or a specific date within the month.

 Payment Dates by State

Below is a list of September 2024 payment dates for several states. If you don’t see your state listed, it is best to check with your local SNAP office or visit your state’s Department of Health and Human Services website. Don’t miss out on this payment. 

California

In California, SNAP benefits are mostly issued over 10 days, which begin on the 1st and end on the 10th of each month. One important keynote is that the date you receive your benefits depends on the last digit of your case number.

• Last digit 1: September 1
• Last digit 2: September 2
• Last digit 3: September 3
• Last digit 4: September 4
• Last digit 5: September 5
• Last digit 6: September 6
• Last digit 7: September 7
• Last digit 8: September 8
• Last digit 9: September 9
• Last digit 0:September 10

Texas

• Last digit 0: September 1
• Last digit 1: September 3
• Last digit 2: September 5
• Last digit 3: September 6
• Last digit 4: September 7
• Last digit 5: September 9
• Last digit 6: September 11
• Last digit 7: September 12
• Last digit 8: September 13
• Last digit 9: September 15

New York

In New York State, SNAP benefits are mostly distributed over the first 9 days of the month. This also depends on the last digit of your case number. In New York City, the distribution happens over 13 days.

New York State (excluding NYC):

• Last digit 0-1: September 1
• Last digit 2: September 2
• Last digit 3: September 3
• Last digit 4: September 4
• Last digit 5: September 5
• Last digit 6: September 6
• Last digit 7: September 7
• Last digit 8: September 8
• Last digit 9: September 9

New York City:

• Case numbers ending in 0: September 1
• Case numbers ending in 1: September 2
• Case numbers ending in 2: September 3
• Case numbers ending in 3: September 4
• Case numbers ending in 4: September 5
• Case numbers ending in 5: September 6
• Case numbers ending in 6: September 7
• Case numbers ending in 7: September 8
• Case numbers ending in 8: September 9
• Case numbers ending in 9: September 10
• Case numbers ending in A, B, C, or D: September 11-14

Florida

Florida SNAP benefits are mostly issued from the 1st to the 28th of every month, based on the 9th and 8th digits of your Florida case number.

• 9th and 8th digits 00-03: September 1
• 9th and 8th digits 04-06: September 2
• 9th and 8th digits 07-10: September 3
• 9th and 8th digits 11-13: September 4
• 9th and 8th digits 14-17: September 5
• 9th and 8th digits 18-20: September 6
• 9th and 8th digits 21-24: September 7
• 9th and 8th digits 25-27: September 8
• 9th and 8th digits 28-31: September 9
• 9th and 8th digits 32-34: September 10
• 9th and 8th digits 35-38: September 11
• 9th and 8th digits 39-41: September 12
• 9th and 8th digits 42-45: September 13
• 9th and 8th digits 46-48: September 14
• 9th and 8th digits 49-53: September 15
• 9th and 8th digits 54-57: September 16
• 9th and 8th digits 58-60: September 17
• 9th and 8th digits 61-64: September 18
• 9th and 8th digits 65-67: September 19
• 9th and 8th digits 68-71: September 20
• 9th and 8th digits 72-74: September 21
• 9th and 8th digits 75-78: September 22
• 9th and 8th digits 79-81: September 23
• 9th and 8th digits 82-85: September 24
• 9th and 8th digits 86-88: September 25
• 9th and 8th digits 89-92: September 26
• 9th and 8th digits 93-95: September 27
• 9th and 8th digits 96-99: September 28