SNAP Payments for November Begin Today – Food Stamp Checks Up to $292

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps, provides monthly benefits to help low-income families across the United States afford groceries. For November 2024, states are continuing to issue payments to SNAP EBT cards, with the final distributions scheduled for November 28. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the November schedule, eligibility, and other essential details about SNAP benefits.

SNAP Payment Schedule

SNAP benefit issuance varies by state, with each state setting its own payment schedule. While some states, such as Alaska and Vermont, completed their distributions on November 1, others are issuing payments throughout the month, up until November 28.

Payment Dates

State	SNAP Payment Dates
Alabama	November 4–23
Delaware	November 2–23
Florida	November 1–28
Georgia	November 5–23
Indiana	November 5–23
Kentucky	November 1–19
Louisiana	November 1–23
Maryland	November 4–23
Michigan	November 3–21
Mississippi	November 4–21
Missouri	November 1–22
New Mexico	November 1–20
North Carolina	November 3–21
Ohio	November 2–20
Texas	November 1–28
Utah	November 11 and 15
Washington	November 1–20
Wisconsin	November 1–15

Addressing your state’s SNAP schedule can help you budget and plan your grocery shopping more effectively.

Eligibility Requirements

SNAP is federally funded but administered by individual states, leading to variations in eligibility rules and benefits. Here are the general guidelines:

1. Income Limits:
   • Gross income must typically be at or below 130% of the federal poverty line.
   • Net income (after deductions) must be 100% of the poverty line.
2. Resource Limits:
   • Households with elderly or disabled members: $4,500.
   • Other households: $3,000.
   • Many resources, like homes and retirement accounts, are exempt.
3. Work Requirements:
   • Able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) must meet work requirements unless they live in areas with high unemployment or the state has requested a waiver.

BBCE

Some states have adopted BBCE policies, allowing them to align SNAP limits with other assistance programs like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). This flexibility often raises income and resource thresholds for eligibility.

SNAP Benefits

As of October 2024, all SNAP payments reflect the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The maximum benefits by household size are:

Household Size	Maximum Monthly SNAP Benefit
1	$292
2	$536
4	$975
8	$1,756
Each additional person	$220

Using SNAP Benefits

Good news for SNAP recipients: benefits can now be used for online grocery shopping in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Key Details:

• Participating Retailers: Amazon, Walmart, ShopRite, and more. Retailer availability depends on the state.
• Eligible Items: Only approved food items qualify for SNAP; delivery fees and non-food items are not covered.
• How to Use: Shop through the retailer’s website, enter your EBT card PIN at checkout, and confirm payment for eligible groceries.

SNAP’s Role

SNAP benefits are critical for millions of Americans, with nearly 90% of eligible households receiving support. Participation rates and benefit amounts vary by state due to differences in poverty levels, cost of living, and local policies.

For instance, the average monthly SNAP benefit per person in 2023 was $157 in Minnesota and $385 in Hawaii. While states like New Mexico see high participation rates (25% of residents), others, such as Utah, have much lower participation at just 5%.

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