New SNAP Benefit of $973 for Families of Four: Find Out Your Payment Schedule
As of now, 39 states are continuing to distribute Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, formerly known as Food Stamps. If you are a SNAP recipient, you can still receive your monthly payment even if your household size is smaller than four.
Many states have already completed transferring funds to EBT cards. For those who have yet to receive their Food Stamp checks, a list of upcoming payment dates is available.
Upcoming SNAP Benefits: Maximum Payments and Dates
| State/Territory | Date Range |
|---|---|
| Alabama | September 4-23 |
| Arizona | September 1-13 |
| Arkansas | September 4-13 |
| California | September 1-10 |
| Colorado | September 1-10 |
| Delaware | September 2-23 |
| Florida | September 1-28 |
| Georgia | September 5-23 |
| Idaho | September 1-10 |
| Illinois | September 1-10 |
| Indiana | September 5-23 |
| Iowa | September 1-10 |
| Kansas | September 1-10 |
| Kentucky | September 1-19 |
| Louisiana | September 1-23 |
| Maine | September 10-14 |
| Maryland | September 4-23 |
| Massachusetts | September 1-14 |
| Michigan | September 3-21 |
| Minnesota | September 4-13 |
| Mississippi | September 4-21 |
| Missouri | September 1-22 |
| Nevada | September 1-10 |
| New Mexico | September 1-20 |
| New York | September 1-9 |
| North Carolina | September 3-21 |
| Ohio | September 2-20 |
| Oklahoma | September 1-10 |
| Oregon | September 1-9 |
| Pennsylvania | Over the first 10 business days |
| South Carolina | September 1-10 |
| South Dakota | September 10 |
| Tennessee | September 1-20 |
| Texas | September 1-28 |
| Utah | September 11 and 15 |
| Virginia | September 1-7 |
| Washington | September 1-20 |
| West Virginia | September 1-9 |
| Wisconsin | September 1-15 |
| Territory | Date Range |
|---|---|
| Guam | September 1-10 |
| Puerto Rico | September 4-22 |
| District of Columbia | September 1-10 |
For a family of four residing in one of the 48 contiguous states or the District of Columbia, the maximum SNAP benefit is $973. However, if you do not qualify for the full amount, you may receive significantly less. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), the average payment for a family of four is approximately $713. Larger families may be eligible for up to $1,751 in benefits.
To find out the specific payment date for your state, visit the USDA’s official website, where you can access the monthly issuance schedule: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/monthly-issuance-schedule. If you need additional funds to buy food and combat food insecurity, consider applying for Food Stamps promptly.
Factors Influencing SNAP Benefit Amounts
To qualify for SNAP, households must meet two income requirements:
- Gross Income: Monthly income must be less than 130% of the federal poverty line.
- Net Income: After deductions, net income must fall below 100% of the poverty level.
Asset Limits
- Households without an elderly or disabled member must have assets no greater than $2,750.
- Households with an elderly or disabled member can have assets totaling up to $4,250. Most vehicles do not count toward this limit.
Deductions
When calculating net income for SNAP eligibility, various deductions are taken from gross income, including:
- Standard Deduction: $193 for households of 1-3 individuals in fiscal year 2024
- Earned Income Deduction: 20% of earnings
- Dependent Care Deduction
- Medical Expense Deduction
- Child Support Deduction
- Excess Shelter Cost Deduction
Payment Limits by Household Size
SNAP benefits are determined based on household size and the USDA’s Thrifty Food Plan. For fiscal year 2024, a single-person household can receive up to $291, while an eight-person household may qualify for a maximum of $1,751.
The SNAP program assumes that households will spend approximately 30% of their income on food. Thus, a family’s monthly benefit is calculated as the maximum allowance for their size, minus their expected 30% food contribution.
