So far, 39 states continue to distribute SNAP benefits, which were previously known as Food Stamps. If you are a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiary, you may still receive your monthly payment even if you do not have a four-person family.
Other states have already completed the transfer of funds to EBT cards. SNAP recipients who have not received their Food Stamp check yet can view the list of upcoming payments.
Upcoming SNAP Benefits: $973 Checks and Payment Dates for Family of Four
If you don’t know when your state can distribute your food stamps, below are the dates in alphabetical order:
| State/Territory | Dates |
| Alabama | September 4-23 |
| Arizona | September 1-13 |
| Arkansas | September 4-13 |
| California | September 1-10 |
| Colorado | September 1-10 |
| Delaware | September 2-23 |
| Florida | September 1-28 |
| Georgia | September 5-23 |
| Idaho | September 1-10 |
| Illinois | September 1-10 |
| Indiana | September 5-23 |
| Iowa | September 1-10 |
| Kansas | September 1-10 |
| Kentucky | September 1-19 |
| Louisiana | September 1-23 |
| Maine | September 10-14 |
| Maryland | September 4-23 |
| Massachusetts | September 1-14 |
| Michigan | September 3-21 |
| Minnesota | September 4-13 |
| Mississippi | September 4-21 |
| Missouri | September 1-22 |
| Nevada | September 1-10 |
| New Mexico | September 1-20 |
| New York | September 1-9 |
| North Carolina | September 3-21 |
| Ohio | September 2-20 |
| Oklahoma | September 1-10 |
| Oregon | September 1-9 |
| Pennsylvania |
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| South Carolina | September 1-10 |
| South Dakota | September 10 |
| Tennessee | September 1-20 |
| Texas | September 1-28 |
| Utah | September 11 and 15 |
| Virginia | September 1-7 |
| Washington | September 1-20 |
| West Virginia | September 1-9 |
| Wisconsin | September 1-15 |
| Territories | |
| Guam | September 1-10 |
| Puerto Rico | September 4-22 |
| The District of Columbia | September 1-10 |
Maximum SNAP Amounts for Households of Four
A family of four can get up to $973 if they live in one of the 48 contiguous states or the District of Columbia. However, if you do not qualify for the maximum award, you could receive far less.
For example, the CBPP claims that a family of four can get approximately $713 on average. If you are eight years old, larger families may be eligible for up to $1,751 in payments. If you need to know the actual payment date, visit the USDA’s official website.
The monthly issuance webpage will show you when you can get your SNAP benefit payment: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/monthly-issuance-schedule. Apply for Food Stamps right away if you need extra money to buy food and avoid food insecurity.
What Factors Influence the Amount of SNAP Benefits that a Household Can Receive?
To be eligible for SNAP, households must pass two income requirements. First, gross monthly income should be less than 130% of the poverty line. Then, net income after deductions must fall below 100% of the poverty level.
Assets – Households without an elderly or disabled person must have no more than $2,750 in assets. Households with an elderly or disabled member must have assets totaling $4,250 or less. Most automobiles do not count toward the asset limit.
Deductions – To calculate net income for SNAP, numerous deductions are made from gross income:
- Standard deduction ($193 for 1-3 person homes in Fiscal Year 2024)
- Earned income deduction (20 percent of earnings)
- Dependent Care Deduction
- Medical expense deduction
- Child Support Deduction
- Excess Shelter Cost Deduction
SNAP benefits are based on household size and the USDA’s Thrifty Food Plan. A single-person household can receive up to $291 in fiscal year 2024, According to okdiario. Meanwhile, an eight-person household may receive up to $1,751.
The SNAP program expects households to spend 30% of their income on food. A family’s monthly benefit is the maximum for its size, minus the 30% contribution.