According to Vibes.okdiario , SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), previously known as the Food Stamps program, remains the most significant food assistance program in the U.S., despite other benefits like WIC and TANF. The program provides substantial aid to low-income families, with some states offering up to $1,756 for families of 8 in the 48 contiguous states. Alaska, however, leads with the highest payments, offering up to $3,516 for a family of 8, which can significantly help combat food insecurity.
The SNAP payment schedule varies across states, with different payment periods, some stretching up to 28 days and others on a single payday. December 2024 will also include the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase, which will affect all payments through September 2025. Some states, like Hawaii, have experienced a decrease in SNAP benefits for the second consecutive year.
SNAP Payment Schedule for December 2024:
- Alabama: December 4 to December 23
- Alaska: December 1
- Arizona: December 1 to December 13
- Arkansas: December 4 to December 13
- California: December 1 to December 10
- Colorado: December 1 to December 10
- Connecticut: December 1 to December 3
- Delaware: December 2 to December 23
- Florida: December 1 to December 28
- Georgia: December 5 to December 23
- Hawaii: December 3 to December 5
- Idaho: December 1 to December 10
- Illinois: December 1 to December 10
- Indiana: December 5 to December 23
- Iowa: December 1 to December 10
- Kansas: December 1 to December 10
- Kentucky: December 1 to December 19
- Louisiana: December 1 to December 23
- Maine: December 10 to December 14
- Maryland: December 4 to December 23
- Massachusetts: December 1 to December 14
- Michigan: December 3 to December 21
- Minnesota: December 4 to December 13
- Mississippi: December 4 to December 21
- Missouri: December 1 to December 22
- Montana: December 2 to December 6
- Nebraska: December 1 to December 5
- Nevada: December 1 to December 10
- New Hampshire: December 5
- New Jersey: December 1 to December 5
- New Mexico: December 1 to December 20
- New York: December 1 to December 9
- North Carolina: December 3 to December 21
- North Dakota: December 1
- Ohio: December 2 to December 20
- Oklahoma: December 1 to December 10
- Oregon: December 1 to December 9
- Pennsylvania: Over the first 10 business days
- Rhode Island: December 1
- South Carolina: December 1 to December 10
- South Dakota: December 10
- Tennessee: December 1 to December 20
- Texas: December 1 to December 28
- Utah: December 5, 11, and 15
- Vermont: December 1
- Virginia: December 1 to December 7
- Washington: December 1 to December 20
- West Virginia: December 1 to December 9
- Wisconsin: December 1 to December 15
- Wyoming: December 1 to December 4
- Guam: December 1 to December 10
- Puerto Rico: December 4 to December 22
- The District of Columbia: December 1 to December 10
- The U.S. Virgin Islands: December 1
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How to Know Your SNAP Payment Date:
To find out when you will receive your SNAP benefits, you can visit the USDA’s official monthly issuance schedule at USDA SNAP Schedule. This will show the specific dates based on your case number.
For states like Alaska, Vermont, Rhode Island, and North Dakota, all payments will be issued on the same day, so there’s no need to check the schedule. However, in states like Alabama, the exact date depends on the last digits of your case number. For example, in Alabama, if your case number ends in 00-04, your benefits will be issued on December 4. If it ends in 95-99, you will receive your benefits on December 23.
Each state has its own system, so it’s essential to be aware of your specific state’s schedule to ensure you get your benefits on time.
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