Kansas households that have not yet received disbursements from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) should anticipate the arrival of their benefits within the upcoming two days, prior to the conclusion of the program’s distribution for the month of January.
In the state of Kansas, the issuance of SNAP benefits transpires between the 1st and the 10th of each month, with the allocation process contingent upon the initial letter of a household’s last name.
This systematic approach ensures an orderly and timely distribution of nutritional assistance to eligible recipients throughout the designated time frame.
SNAP Payment Schedule in Kansas
The average monthly payment allocated per household member is $171.
In Kansas, approximately 195,800 individuals, constituting around 7% of the state’s population, are beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The distribution of food stamps in Kansas adheres to a systematic schedule, where households categorized under last names beginning with A through S are expected to have received their benefits by Monday.
Subsequently, individuals with last names starting with T, U, and V are slated to receive payments on Tuesday, while those with last names W, X, Y, and Z should collect benefits on Wednesday.
It is noteworthy that individuals or families becoming eligible for SNAP benefits subsequent to the conclusion of their birth year’s designated timeframe or after January 10 need not wait until February for disbursement.
The maximum monthly allowance for a one-person household is $291, while a household comprising five members can receive up to $1,155.
Larger households, such as those with eight members, can obtain a maximum of $1,751. Beyond eight members, an additional maximum of $219 is allocated per individual.
These figures are determined based on the most recent cost-of-living adjustments for the fiscal year 2023-24.
SNAP Recipients Receive Allocations on Kansas EBT Cards
Recipients of SNAP benefits will observe the transfer of the allocated amount to a prepaid electronic benefits transfer card known as the Kansas EBT Card.
Functioning analogously to a debit card, the EBT Card is applicable for use at grocery stores, farmers markets, and select online retailers. The funds on the card are designated for the acquisition of groceries, snacks, fresh produce, seeds, and plants. Notably, SNAP benefits are not eligible for the purchase of non-food household items, including tobacco products, alcohol, pet food, or prepared foods.