According to Marca, As November approaches, recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly referred to as food stamps, can anticipate the next round of benefits. SNAP assists low-income households across the United States, including all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories, in purchasing groceries. These benefits are provided through electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, which can be used at participating stores to buy eligible food items.
How SNAP Benefits Are Distributed
While SNAP is a federal program, the distribution of benefits is managed at the state and local levels, resulting in varied payment schedules. Factors such as the recipient’s case number, the first letter of their last name, and state-specific rules can influence the timing of benefits. For instance, in California, payments are scheduled based on the last digit of the recipient’s case number, with lower digits receiving their benefits earlier in the month.
November 2024 SNAP Payment Dates by State
Here’s a breakdown of the SNAP payment dates for November 2024 across each state:
- Alabama: November 4 to 23
- Alaska: November 1
- Arizona: November 1 to 13
- Arkansas: November 4 to 13
- California: November 1 to 10
- Colorado: November 1 to 10
- Connecticut: November 1 to 3
- Delaware: November 2 to 23
- District of Columbia: November 1 to 10
- Florida: November 1 to 28
- Georgia: November 5 to 23
- Guam: November 1 to 10
- Hawaii: November 3 to 5
- Idaho: November 1 to 10
- Illinois: November 1 to 20
- Indiana: November 5 to 23
- Iowa: November 1 to 10
- Kansas: November 1 to 10
- Kentucky: November 1 to 19
- Louisiana: November 1 to 23
- Maine: November 10 to 14
- Maryland: November 4 to 23
- Massachusetts: November 1 to 14
- Michigan: November 3 to 21
- Minnesota: November 4 to 13
- Mississippi: November 4 to 21
- Missouri: November 1 to 22
- Montana: November 2 to 6
- Nebraska: November 1 to 5
- Nevada: November 1 to 10
- New Hampshire: November 5
- New Jersey: November 1 to 5
- New Mexico: November 1 to 20
- New York: November 1 to 9
- North Carolina: November 3 to 21
- North Dakota: November 1
- Ohio: November 2 to 20
- Oklahoma: November 1 to 10
- Oregon: November 1 to 9
- Pennsylvania: November 3 to 14
- Puerto Rico: November 4 to 22
- Rhode Island: November 1
- South Carolina: November 1 to 19
- South Dakota: November 10
- Tennessee: November 1 to 20
- Texas: November 1 to 28
- Utah: November 5, 11, and 15
- Virgin Islands: November 1
- Vermont: November 1
- Virginia: November 1 to 7
- Washington: November 1 to 20
- West Virginia: November 1 to 9
- Wisconsin: November 1 to 15
- Wyoming: November 1 to 4
Conclusion
Understanding the distribution schedule for SNAP benefits is crucial for recipients as they plan their grocery budgets for the month. By keeping track of when benefits will be issued, households can ensure they maximize their assistance and manage their resources effectively.
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