If you’re a SNAP recipient, knowing when your benefits arrive each month is essential for budgeting. For November 2023, the USDA has announced that certain states, as well as the District of Columbia and Guam, will complete their SNAP payments by November 10. Other states will continue payments later in the month. Here’s a comprehensive list of SNAP payment dates, including those ending by November 10 and those extending through November.
Benefits
For November, individuals in the 48 contiguous states and D.C. can receive up to $292 in SNAP benefits. Due to higher inflation rates, Guam provides increased SNAP payment amounts to residents.
Early Payments
In some states, November 10 is the last day SNAP benefits will be issued. Below is the full list of states, along with D.C. and Guam, where benefits will be distributed only through November 10.
| State or Territory | SNAP Payment Dates |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | November 1 – 10 |
| Guam | November 1 – 10 |
| South Dakota | November 10 only |
| South Carolina | November 1 – 10 |
| Oklahoma | November 1 – 10 |
| Nevada | November 1 – 10 |
| Kansas | November 1 – 10 |
| Iowa | November 1 – 10 |
| Idaho | November 1 – 10 |
| Illinois | November 1 – 10 |
| California | November 1 – 10 |
| Colorado | November 1 – 10 |
These areas will complete their SNAP distributions by November 10. South Dakota recipients should note that their benefits will be issued on November 10 only.
Extended Payment Dates
In contrast, several states will continue to issue SNAP benefits through later dates in November, with some going through the end of the month. Here’s a list of states with extended SNAP payment dates this month.
| State | SNAP Payment Dates |
|---|---|
| Alabama | November 4 – 23 |
| Arizona | November 1 – 13 |
| Arkansas | November 4 – 13 |
| Delaware | November 2 – 23 |
| Florida | November 1 – 28 |
| Georgia | November 5 – 23 |
| Indiana | November 5 – 23 |
| Kentucky | November 1 – 19 |
| Louisiana | November 1 – 23 |
| Maine | November 10 – 14 |
| Maryland | November 4 – 23 |
| Massachusetts | November 1 – 14 |
| Michigan | November 3 – 21 |
| Minnesota | November 4 – 13 |
| Mississippi | November 4 – 21 |
| Missouri | November 1 – 22 |
| New Mexico | November 1 – 20 |
| New York | November 1 – 9 |
| North Carolina | November 3 – 21 |
| Ohio | November 2 – 20 |
| Oregon | November 1 – 9 |
| Pennsylvania | First 10 business days |
| Tennessee | November 1 – 20 |
| Texas | November 1 – 28 |
| Utah | November 5, 11, 15 |
| Washington | November 1 – 20 |
| West Virginia | November 1 – 9 |
| Wisconsin | November 1 – 15 |
| Puerto Rico | November 4 – 22 |
In Pennsylvania, SNAP benefits are issued within the first 10 business days, so their final issue date can vary based on weekends and holidays.
November SNAP Payments
Knowing when to expect your SNAP benefits is essential for managing your household budget. Recipients in states with extended payment dates may have benefits distributed across multiple dates, while those in states with shorter issuance periods may receive their benefits earlier in the month. Regularly checking your EBT card balance and confirming your state’s SNAP schedule is a good way to stay prepared.
Here’s to a well-organized November, and may your SNAP benefits help make meal planning easier.
FAQs
When is SNAP issued in California this November?
California SNAP benefits are issued from November 1 to November 10.
Are SNAP benefits different for Guam?
Yes, Guam provides higher SNAP benefits due to inflation.
When does South Dakota issue SNAP this month?
South Dakota issues SNAP only on November 10.
Does Texas issue SNAP all month?
Yes, Texas issues SNAP benefits from November 1 to November 28.
What are November SNAP dates in Florida?
Florida issues SNAP benefits from November 1 to November 28.
