Food Stamps Alert: $948 SNAP Benefit Checks for Households of 2 Coming Soon
According to Vibes.okdiario, The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides essential financial support to low-income individuals and families for purchasing food. Depending on the state or U.S. territory, SNAP benefit amounts vary, with Hawaii and Alaska having some of the highest benefit levels. Here’s a breakdown of November’s SNAP payment dates, Hawaii’s specific payment schedule, and maximum allotments across different household sizes.
Hawaii’s SNAP Payment Dates for November
In Hawaii, SNAP payments for eligible households of two or more will be distributed in early November. Here’s how the dates are organized:
- November 3: SNAP benefits issued to recipients whose last names begin with A–I.
- November 5: SNAP benefits issued to recipients whose last names begin with J–Z. This will be the second and final payment date for Hawaii SNAP recipients in November.
For combination SNAP and cash assistance cases with cash deposits, benefits will be issued on the first of the month, with the next cash deposit scheduled for December 1, 2024.
SNAP Maximum Benefit Amounts in Hawaii
Hawaii offers higher maximum SNAP benefits compared to most U.S. states, where a household of two typically receives a maximum of $536. Below are the maximum SNAP allotments for different household sizes in Hawaii:
- 1 person: $517
- 2 people: $948
- 3 people: $1,357
- 4 people: $1,723
- 5 people: $2,046
- 6 people: $2,456
- 7 people: $2,714
- 8 people: $3,102
- Additional household members: +$38 each
Other SNAP Payment Schedules Across the U.S.
In the rest of the United States, SNAP payment schedules vary by state. Below is a list of each state’s distribution schedule for November:
- Alabama: November 4 to 23
- Alaska: November 1 (single payment)
- Arizona: November 1 to 13
- Arkansas: November 4 to 13
- California: November 1 to 10
- Colorado: November 1 to 10
- Connecticut: November 1 to 3
- Delaware: November 2 to 23
- Florida: November 1 to 28
- Georgia: November 5 to 23
- Idaho: November 1 to 10
- Illinois: November 1 to 10
- Indiana: November 5 to 23
- Iowa: November 1 to 10
- Kansas: November 1 to 10
- Kentucky: November 1 to 19
- Louisiana: November 1 to 23
- Maine: November 10 to 14
- Maryland: November 4 to 23
- Massachusetts: November 1 to 14
- Michigan: November 3 to 21
- Minnesota: November 4 to 13
- Mississippi: November 4 to 21
- Missouri: November 1 to 22
- Montana: November 2 to 6
- Nebraska: November 1 to 5
- Nevada: November 1 to 10
- New Hampshire: November 5
- New Jersey: November 1 to 5
- New Mexico: November 1 to 20
- New York: November 1 to 9
- North Carolina: November 3 to 21
- North Dakota: November 1 (single payment)
- Ohio: November 2 to 20
- Oklahoma: November 1 to 10
- Oregon: November 1 to 9
- Pennsylvania: First 10 business days of November
- Rhode Island: November 1 (single payment)
- South Carolina: November 1 to 10
- South Dakota: November 10
- Tennessee: November 1 to 20
- Texas: November 1 to 28
- Utah: November 5, 11, and 15
- Vermont: November 1 (single payment)
- Virginia: November 1 to 7
- Washington: November 1 to 20
- West Virginia: November 1 to 9
- Wisconsin: November 1 to 15
- Wyoming: November 1 to 4
U.S. Territories
SNAP payment dates for U.S. territories are also scheduled in November:
- Guam: November 1 to 10
- Puerto Rico: November 4 to 22
- District of Columbia: November 1 to 10
Conclusion
SNAP payments provide critical support for millions of Americans, with distribution schedules tailored to each state. Hawaii’s higher maximum benefit amounts reflect the increased cost of living, and the early November payments ensure recipients can plan their monthly expenses.
