According to Vibes.okdiario , Alaska to Issue Largest SNAP Payments Due to High Inflation, Other States Also Set Dates
The State of Alaska will provide the largest SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments in the U.S., as the state faces higher inflation compared to the 48 contiguous states. For example, a family of eight in Rural 2 areas can receive up to $3,516 in SNAP benefits.
In Alaska, an individual can receive between $377 (in urban areas) and $586 (in Rural 2), with amounts varying based on location. These maximum amounts remain consistent for individuals and families of other sizes in the 48 contiguous states.
Here are the maximum SNAP payments for individuals or families in North Dakota, Rhode Island, and Vermont:
- $292 for an individual
- $536 for a household of 2
- $768 for a household of 3
- $975 for a household of 4
- $1,158 for a household of 5
- $1,390 for a household of 6
- $1,536 for a household of 7
- $1,756 for a household of 8
- An additional $220 for each additional member
For those who don’t qualify for SNAP on December 1, due to location or other factors, payments will be issued on the following dates across different states:
- Alabama: December 4 – 23
- Arizona: December 1 – 13
- Arkansas: December 4 – 13
- California: December 1 – 10
- Colorado: December 1 – 10
- Connecticut: December 1 – 3
- Delaware: December 2 – 23
- Florida: December 1 – 28
- Georgia: December 5 – 23
- Hawaii: December 3 – 5
- Idaho: December 1 – 10
- Illinois: December 1 – 10
- Indiana: December 5 – 23
- Iowa: December 1 – 10
- Kansas: December 1 – 10
- Kentucky: December 1 – 19
- Louisiana: December 1 – 23
- Maine: December 10 – 14
- Maryland: December 4 – 23
- Massachusetts: December 1 – 14
- Michigan: December 3 – 21
- Minnesota: December 4 – 13
- Mississippi: December 4 – 21
- Missouri: December 1 – 22
- Montana: December 2 – 6
- Nebraska: December 1 – 5
- Nevada: December 1 – 10
- New Hampshire: December 5
- New Jersey: December 1 – 5
- New Mexico: December 1 – 20
- New York: December 1 – 9
- North Carolina: December 3 – 21
- Ohio: December 2 – 20
- Oklahoma: December 1 – 10
- Oregon: December 1 – 9
- Pennsylvania: Over the first 10 business days
- South Carolina: December 1 – 10
- South Dakota: December 10
- Tennessee: December 1 – 20
- Texas: December 1 – 28
- Utah: December 5, 11, and 15
- Virginia: December 1 – 7
- Washington: December 1 – 20
- West Virginia: December 1 – 9
- Wisconsin: December 1 – 15
- Wyoming: December 1 – 4
- Guam: December 1 – 10
- Puerto Rico: December 4 – 22
- District of Columbia: December 1 – 10
These dates provide an overview of when recipients can expect to receive their food assistance for the month of December, ensuring timely access to resources.
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