November SNAP Benefits: $431 Food Stamps Should Be in Your Account
According to Vibes.okdiario The USDA has confirmed that certain states, the District of Columbia (D.C.), and a U.S. territory will issue SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefit payments through November 10, 2024. After November 10, these payments will end, with some states issuing the final checks on November 8, 9, or 10.
In the 48 contiguous states, the maximum SNAP benefit amounts are consistent. An individual can receive up to $292 in these states, with D.C. following the same payment guidelines. However, due to higher inflation rates, Guam offers higher SNAP benefit amounts compared to other states.
States and Territories Issuing SNAP Through November 10
A total of 10 states, as well as D.C. and Guam, will issue SNAP benefits through November 10. In South Dakota, the final payday will be November 10. The full list of these states and territories is as follows:
- The District of Columbia: November 1 to 10
- Guam: November 1 to 10
- South Dakota: November 10
- South Carolina: November 1 to 10
- Oklahoma: November 1 to 10
- Nevada: November 1 to 10
- Kansas: November 1 to 10
- Iowa: November 1 to 10
- Idaho: November 1 to 10
- Illinois: November 1 to 10
- California: November 1 to 10
- Colorado: November 1 to 10
States Issuing SNAP Benefits Throughout November
Apart from the above states, several other states will continue issuing SNAP benefits throughout November. Below is a full list of states with their designated SNAP payment periods:
- Alabama: November 4 to 23
- Arizona: November 1 to 13
- Arkansas: November 4 to 13
- Delaware: November 2 to 23
- Florida: November 1 to 28
- Georgia: November 5 to 23
- Indiana: November 5 to 23
- 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
- New Mexico: November 1 to 20
- New York: November 1 to 9
- North Carolina: November 3 to 21
- Ohio: November 2 to 20
- Oregon: November 1 to 9
- Pennsylvania: SNAP benefits will be issued during the first 10 business days
- Tennessee: November 1 to 20
- Texas: November 1 to 28
- Utah: November 5, 11, and 15
- Washington: November 1 to 20
- West Virginia: November 1 to 9
- Wisconsin: November 1 to 15
- Puerto Rico: November 4 to 22
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Online Grocery Shopping with SNAP Benefits
SNAP benefits can be used for online grocery shopping at participating retailers. As of September 2024, all 50 states and D.C. allow online purchasing of eligible grocery items, though certain charges such as delivery fees are not covered. Some major retailers like Amazon and Walmart participate in the SNAP online program.
SNAP Payments in the 48 Contiguous States
All SNAP benefit payments are subject to the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase, which took effect on October 1, 2024. The maximum SNAP payment amounts for various household sizes are as follows:
- Individual: Up to $292
- Two-person household: Up to $536
- Four-person household: Up to $975
- Eight-person household: Up to $1,756
- Additional family members: $220 per person
If you’re experiencing financial hardship and are unable to afford groceries, applying for SNAP benefits may help you meet your food needs.
