SNAP Benefits Disbursed This Week: Millions of recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payments this week. These funds play a critical role in helping individuals and families purchase groceries and maintain access to nutritious food. To make the most of your benefits, it’s crucial to understand your state’s specific payment schedule and eligibility criteria.
Why SNAP Benefits Are Vital
SNAP benefits support over 40 million Americans by providing essential funds for groceries each month. The timing of these payments significantly impacts household budgeting, especially when managing expenses between pay periods. Knowing when your benefits are issued helps ensure you have the resources needed to plan meals and stock up on essentials.
Payment Schedules for Key States
Each state follows its own distribution schedule for SNAP benefits. Below are the payment timelines for several states issuing benefits this week:
Alabama
Payments are determined by the last two digits of the case number:
- 65-69: January 17
- 70-74: January 18
- 75-79: January 19
- 80-84: January 20
- 85-89: January 21
- 90-94: January 22
- 95-99: January 23
Delaware
Benefits are distributed based on the first letter of the last name:
- P: January 17
- Q, R: January 18
- S: January 19
- T: January 20
- U, V: January 21
- W: January 22
- X, Y, Z: January 23
Florida
Florida schedules payments using the 9th and 8th digits of the case number:
- 58-60: January 17
- 61-64: January 18
- 65-67: January 19
- 68-71: January 20
- 72-74: January 21
- 75-78: January 22
- 79-81: January 23
Georgia
Payments are based on the last two digits of the case number:
- 60-69: January 17
- 70-79: January 19
- 80-89: January 21
- 90-99: January 23
Indiana
Indiana distributes payments by the first letter of the recipient’s last name:
- O, P, Q, R: January 17
- S: January 19
- T, U, V: January 21
- W, X, Y, Z: January 23
Louisiana
Payments are tied to the last digit of the Social Security number:
- 6: January 17
- 7: January 19
- 8: January 21
- 9: January 23
Maryland
The first three letters of the recipient’s last name determine the payment date:
- NEG-PGZ: January 17
- PHA-RIC: January 18
- RID-SDZ: January 19
- SEA-STC: January 20
- STD-TRA: January 21
Texas
Payments depend on the last two digits of the eligibility determination group (EDG) number:
- 04-06: January 17
- 07-10: January 18
- 11-13: January 19
- 14-17: January 20
What’s New for SNAP Recipients?
Starting this month, individual benefits saw a modest increase from $291 to $292 per month. A household of four experienced a $2 bump, raising the maximum benefit to $975. While these changes are small, they provide additional support amidst rising food prices.
Looking ahead, February benefits will likely be distributed earlier in most states. Recipients are encouraged to check with their state’s SNAP office for precise dates to avoid disruptions in accessing funds.
Stay Informed and Plan Ahead
By staying updated on your state’s SNAP payment schedule, you can better manage your household budget and ensure timely access to the groceries your family needs.