Minnesota residents receiving assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will continue to receive benefits until tomorrow, marking the conclusion of the program’s distribution for the month.
In the North Star State, food assistance is disbursed to residents between February 4th and February 13th. Allocation of SNAP benefits is determined by the final digit of each recipient’s case number.
Electronic SNAP Card: Accessing Nutritious Food Funds
Each month, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) replenishes funds onto an electronic benefit transfer card.
These funds are designated for the acquisition of nutritious food items at authorized grocery stores, farmers markets, and select online merchants.
Recipients are encouraged to utilize these funds for the purchase of groceries, fresh produce, seeds, plants, and snacks.
However, it is important to note that SNAP benefits cannot be utilized for the procurement of alcohol, tobacco products, vitamins, live animals, prepared foods, or non-food household items.
Minnesota SNAP Recipients: Numbers and Payout
Approximately 435,900 individuals in Minnesota, constituting nearly 8% of the state’s population, are beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
On average, each household member receives $157 in benefits per month.
Recipients whose case numbers end in 0 through 2 and 4 through 9 were expected to have collected their benefits by Monday.
Those with case numbers ending in 3 are scheduled to collect their benefits on Tuesday.
The maximum monthly benefit varies depending on household size.
For example, a one-person household can receive up to $291, while a household with five members can receive up to $1,155.
Larger households, such as one with eight members, may receive a maximum of $1,751.
Additional individuals beyond eight can contribute to the household’s benefit, with a maximum allowance of $219 per person.
These figures reflect the recent cost-of-living adjustments for the period spanning 2023 to 2024.