According to Marca , Millions of Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help provide access to nutritious food that they may not otherwise be able to afford. SNAP supports low-income families by providing financial assistance to purchase food from approved retailers such as grocery stores and farmers’ markets.
The program is administered through Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, which replaced the old paper food stamps in 1990. The goal of SNAP is to combat food insecurity caused by economic challenges within families, and it is available to eligible residents in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Some states have their own specific names for the program, such as CalFresh in California and SNAP in Idaho.
The EBT card functions as a digital payment method, with monthly funds loaded onto it, allowing recipients to buy eligible food items. In some states, the EBT card has a unique name, such as “Lone Star” in Texas and “Quest” in Arizona. Payment dates for SNAP benefits vary by state and are often based on the beneficiary’s case number or the last digit of their registration number.
SNAP Payment Amounts
The monthly amount of SNAP benefits varies depending on family size and other factors. A single individual may receive $292, while a family of eight could receive up to $1,756 per month.
November 2024 SNAP Payment Schedule
As we approach the end of November, millions of SNAP recipients will receive their benefits. The USDA has confirmed that payments will continue through November 28, 2024. States like Florida and Texas have scheduled payments for the last days of the month, while others will distribute funds earlier in the month.
For instance, Kentucky will only issue payments on November 19 for beneficiaries whose case number ends in 9, while those whose number ends in 8 received payments on November 17. Other states, such as New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee, and Washington, have already issued or will issue payments by November 20.
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Detailed Payment Schedules for November
Here’s a breakdown of when payments are scheduled to be made in various states for the month of November:
- Alabama: November 4-23
- Delaware: November 2-23
- Florida: November 1-28
- Georgia: November 5-23
- Indiana: November 5-23
- Kentucky: November 1-19 (based on case number)
- Louisiana: November 1-23
- Maryland: November 4-23
- Michigan: November 3-21
- Mississippi: November 4-21
- Missouri: November 1-22
- New Mexico: November 1-20 (based on case number)
- North Carolina: November 3-21
- Ohio: November 2-20 (based on case number)
- Tennessee: November 1-20 (based on last two digits of SSN)
- Texas: November 1-28
- Washington: November 1-20
- Puerto Rico: November 4-22
For those in states like New Mexico and Ohio, payment dates are linked to the last digit of the recipient’s case number. For example, New Mexico’s payments for case numbers ending in 09, 29, 49, 69, or 89 were made on November 18. Those with case numbers ending in 00, 20, 40, 60, or 80 received payments on November 20. Ohio’s schedule follows a similar pattern based on case numbers.
Checking Eligibility and Payment Schedules
To ensure you’re receiving your SNAP benefits on time, check your state’s schedule and confirm your eligibility by visiting the official USDA website or local state resources. Each state’s specific rules for disbursement depend on factors such as case numbers and household details.
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