According to Newsweek , The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, provides essential nutritional assistance to millions of American households each month. The program aims to reduce food insecurity and help low-income families access healthy, nutritious foods. SNAP benefits are distributed through an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which functions similarly to a debit card and can be used to purchase approved food items.
Eligible families can use their SNAP benefits to buy a variety of nutritious foods, including fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meats, fish, poultry, bread, grains, cereals, and seeds or plants that can produce food. However, SNAP cannot be used to buy non-food items such as cleaning supplies, alcohol, tobacco products, vitamins, or supplements. Additionally, prepared hot foods meant for immediate consumption are also prohibited.
Each state administers its own SNAP program, including determining eligibility, processing applications, and disbursing payments. The federal government, through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides funding for the program and sets the overall guidelines. While SNAP dates vary across the 50 states, here is a list of when eligible Florida residents will receive their SNAP benefits in December:
SNAP Payment Schedule for December
- Alabama: December 4 to 23
- Alaska: December 1
- Arizona: December 1 to 13
- Arkansas: December 4 to 13
- California: December 1 to 10
- Colorado: December 1 to 10
- Connecticut: December 1 to 3
- Delaware: December 2 to 23
- District of Columbia: December 1 to 10
- Florida: December 1 to 28
- Georgia: December 5 to 23
- Guam: December 1 to 10
- Hawaii: December 3 to 5
- Idaho: December 1 to 10
- Illinois: December 1 to 20
- Indiana: December 5 to 23
- Iowa: December 1 to 10
- Kansas: December 1 to 10
- Kentucky: December 1 to 19
- Louisiana: December 1 to 23
- Maine: December 10 to 14
- Maryland: December 4 to 23
- Massachusetts: December 1 to 14
- Michigan: December 3 to 21
- Minnesota: December 4 to 13
- Mississippi: December 4 to 21
- Missouri: December 1 to 22
- Montana: December 2 to 6
- Nebraska: December 1 to 5
- Nevada: December 1 to 10
- New Hampshire: December 5
- New Jersey: December 1 to 5
- New Mexico: December 1 to 20
- New York: December 1 to 9
- North Carolina: December 3 to 21
- North Dakota: December 1
- Ohio: December 2 to 20
- Oklahoma: December 1 to 10
- Oregon: December 1 to 9
- Pennsylvania: December 3 to 14
- Puerto Rico: December 4 to 22
- Rhode Island: December 1
- South Carolina: December 1 to 19
- South Dakota: December 10
- Tennessee: December 1 to 20
- Texas: December 1 to 28
- Utah: December 5, 11, and 15
- Virgin Islands: December 1
- Vermont: December 1
- Virginia: December 1 to 7
- Washington: December 1 to 20
- West Virginia: December 1 to 9
- Wisconsin: December 1 to 15
- Wyoming: December 1 to 4
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SNAP Payment Amounts
The amount of SNAP benefits a household receives depends on its size, income, and other factors. Below are the estimated payment amounts for eligible households based on the USDA guidelines:
- 1 household member: $292
- 2 members: $536
- 3 members: $768
- 4 members: $975
- 5 members: $1,158
- 6 members: $1,390
- 7 members: $1,536
- 8 members: $1,756
These amounts are subject to change based on individual circumstances and income calculations.
For families who rely on SNAP benefits, these monthly payments help to ensure they have access to essential foods, contributing to better nutrition and overall health. To check eligibility or apply for SNAP, individuals can contact their state’s Department of Children and Families or the local agency responsible for administering the program.
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