North Carolina residents who have not yet received their January benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can anticipate their arrival within the next two days.
The distribution of SNAP benefits to North Carolina residents occurs on odd days from January 3 to January 21, with food stamps being allocated based on the last digit of the recipient’s Social Security number.
In North Carolina, the average benefit payment per household member is $181, with around 1.6 million people, constituting approximately 15% of the state’s population, receiving assistance for food through SNAP.
Eligibility for SNAP in North Carolina
The eligibility criteria for food stamps in North Carolina are contingent upon the size of the household, where the maximum annual income varies.
For a household of one, the maximum allowable annual income is set at $29,160, and for a household of five, the maximum annual income is capped at $70,280.
It is anticipated that individuals with Social Security numbers concluding with digits 1 through 9 should have received their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by the end of the day on Friday.
Meanwhile, individuals with Social Security numbers ending in zero are slated to collect their SNAP benefits on Sunday.
Scaling SNAP Benefits with Household Composition
In a singular-resident household, the highest permissible amount is $291; for a household comprising five members, the maximum is $1,155; and for a household with eight members, the maximum is $1,751.
Beyond eight members, an additional $219 can be received for each extra person.
These figures are established in accordance with the most recent adjustments for the cost of living in the 2023-24 period.
The monthly disbursements are credited to an electronic benefits transfer card, which recipients can utilize at grocery stores for the acquisition of eligible food items, including fruits, vegetables, bread, meat, poultry, and beverages.
It should be noted that SNAP benefits cannot be employed for the purchase of items such as pet food and alcoholic beverages, nor for household products like paper and soap.