Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits are arriving again in May for thousands of low-income households across the US. Here is a list of dates for each state's SNAP benefit schedule.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides a payment schedule each month for all states and territories, with most following a staggered schedule based on a recipient's SNAP case number, last name, or Social Security number.Below is a list of dates for each state's SNAP benefit schedule.
Benefits are loaded onto an EBT card each month, with the amount varying based on household income and size. The card is similar to a debit card that can be used at grocery stores and farmers markets or at some retailers online, and the money is intended for purchasing healthy foods.Household income generally must be at or below 130% of the poverty line. In federal fiscal 2023, the poverty line used to calculate SNAP benefits is $1,920 a month.
An average monthly SNAP benefit for a household of three is $577, with a maximum of $740, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. An average payment for a household of eight is $1,150, with a maximum of $1,691. Any household higher than eight can be calculated by adding a maximum of $211 per additional person.
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