BIG UPDATE: SNAP Payments Up to $535 This September – Full List States Food Stamps
If you’re enjoying the summer holidays or busy with work, you might not be aware of the upcoming SNAP benefits disbursement dates. Food Stamp payments began on September 1, but some states will continue delivering funds to EBT cards through September 28.
Key Dates for SNAP Payments
It’s essential to know when to expect your benefits from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Some states will start issuing SNAP benefits from September 4 onward.
States Starting Payments on September 4
Five states will begin sending Food Stamps on the 4th, with delivery concluding on various dates:
- Alabama: September 4-23
- Arkansas: September 4-13
- Maryland: September 4-23
- Minnesota: September 4-13
- Mississippi: September 4-21
Additionally, Puerto Rico will issue SNAP payments from the 4th through the 22nd. Some states will start payments on September 5:
- Georgia: September 5-23
- Indiana: September 5-23
- New Hampshire: September 5
- Utah: September 5, 11, and 15
A few states will finish sending money to recipients by September 5:
- Hawaii: September 3-5
- Nebraska: September 1-5
- New Jersey: September 1-5
Checking Your SNAP Benefits Balance
Online
- Visit www.connectebt.com and select your state from the dropdown menu to access your account and balance.
- New York residents can visit www.ebtEDGE.com for balance inquiries.
Mobile App
- Download the ConnectEBT mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to check your balance and review transaction history.
- New York residents can download the ebtEDGE app for balance information.
Phone
- Call the toll-free customer service helpline and enter your 16-digit EBT card number to hear your balance.
- In New York, call 1-888-328-6399 for balance inquiries and recent transactions. The helpline is available 24/7 in multiple languages.
Receipts
- Each time you use your EBT card, the receipt will display the transaction amount and remaining balance. Keep your receipts to track your balance.
In-Store
- Many stores have point-of-sale (POS) devices where you can swipe your card, enter your PIN, and check your balance.
Full List of SNAP Payments for September
Here’s a complete list of remaining SNAP payments across the United States:
- Arizona: September 1-13
- California: September 1-10
- Colorado: September 1-10
- Delaware: September 2-23
- Florida: September 1-28
- Idaho: September 1-10
- Illinois: September 1-10
- Iowa: September 1-10
- Kansas: September 1-10
- Kentucky: September 1-19
- Louisiana: September 1-23
- Maine: September 10-14
- Massachusetts: September 1-14
- Michigan: September 3-21
- Missouri: September 1-22
- Montana: September 2-6
- 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
- Virginia: September 1-7
- Washington: September 1-20
- West Virginia: September 1-9
- Wisconsin: September 1-15
- Wyoming: September 1-4
Territories
- Guam: September 1-10
- District of Columbia: September 1-10
The maximum SNAP amount for a family of two or a married couple can be up to $535 in the District of Columbia and the contiguous 48 states. In Hawaii, the maximum for two is $967.
How to Apply for SNAP Benefits
If you’ve never applied for SNAP benefits before, here are the steps to get started:
1. Check Your Eligibility
SNAP eligibility is primarily based on household income and specific expenses. Contact your state’s SNAP information hotline or visit the SNAP website for eligibility details.
2. Gather Required Documents
Prepare necessary documents, including:
- Proof of identity (driver’s license, photo ID, passport, birth certificate)
- Proof of citizenship and immigration status (birth certificate, passport, naturalization certificate)
- Social Security Number (Social Security card or photo ID with birthdate)
- Proof of residency (lease, rent receipt, letter from landlord, mortgage records)
- Proof of income (pay stubs, tax return, benefit letters)
- Proof of resources (bank statements, stock/bond certificates, property deeds)
- Proof of expenses (shelter, child care, medical costs)
- Proof of disability (medical records, diagnosis, physician’s letter), if applicable
3. Find Out How to Apply
Each state has its own application form and process. Contact your local SNAP office to obtain the application, which may be available online, by phone, by mail, by fax, or in person.
4. Fill Out and Submit the Application
Complete the application accurately, providing all requested information and documents according to your state’s procedures.
5. Complete the Interview
Most states require an interview after application submission, usually conducted over the phone or in person. Be prepared to answer additional questions about your situation.
6. Wait for a Decision
Your state agency will process your application and notify you of your eligibility within 30 days. If approved, benefits will be backdated to the date you submitted your application.
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