The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) follows a different schedule in each state, depending on the number of people who receive these “food stamps” (as the program was previously known) and the local institutional structure.
Some states distribute all SNAP benefits on a single day, while others take up to 28 days per month. The amount received by each household depends on a variety of factors, including the number of members, assets, and income, among others.
At this point in the month, almost all states have finished distributing SNAP benefits, but nine are still sending money to their recipients.
SNAP benefits will be sent to 9 states in the coming days
If you are waiting for your SNAP benefits deposit and you live in one of the following states, you should be aware that they are still distributing this month:
- Florida:Â Until January 28.
- Indiana:Â Until January 23.
- Louisiana:Â Until January 23.
- Maryland:Â Until January 23.
- Mississippi:Â Until January 21.
- Missouri:Â Until January 22.
- Ohio:Â Until January 20.
- Puerto Rico:Â Until January 22.
- Texas:Â Until January 28.
All of these states (except Puerto Rico) are within the group of 48 contiguous states that share maximum allocations, while Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands have different values ​​due to their higher costs of living.
In the lower 48 states and DC, SNAP maximums, based on household size, are as follows (family size and maximum allotment):
- Household of 1 member:Â $291
- Household of 2 members:Â $535
- Household of 3 members:Â $766
- Household of 4 members:Â $973
- Household of 5 members:Â $1,155
- Household of 6 members:Â $1,386
- Household of 7 members:Â $1,532
- Household of 8 members:Â $1,751
- For each additional person:Â add $219Â
For those considering applying for food stamps or who need to recertify their eligibility, it is important to note that the income limits have been updated to account for inflation in 2024.
For example, a single recipient’s monthly income cannot exceed $2,005, whereas a household of two members (a couple or marriage) has a limit of $2,712.
The maximum monthly limit for a four-person household is $4,125, and for a five-person household it is $4,832. From this figure, the limit can be calculated by adding $707 to the income of each additional member.
In addition, many states require most SNAP recipients aged 16 to 59 to meet work standards in order to receive benefits.
Working standards require that a person be actively seeking employment or enrolled in an approved work program. If the person has a job, he cannot leave without a valid reason.
