Food Stamp Paydays for November: SNAP Benefits of Up to $292 Starting Tomorrow
According to Vibes.okdiario The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will continue issuing monthly payments through November 28, 2024. This will be the final day for recipients in two states to receive their Food Stamps for the month. Each state has its own schedule for issuing benefits, and some states have already completed their November payments.
Several states, including Alaska, Vermont, Rhode Island, and North Dakota, issued their SNAP benefits on November 1, 2024. These states will not issue any additional payments for the rest of the month.
SNAP Benefit Payments from November 15-28
For states that continue distributing benefits in mid-to-late November, here is a list of when payments are scheduled:
- 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
- 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
- North Carolina: November 3-21
- Ohio: November 2-20
- Tennessee: November 1-20
- Texas: November 1-28
- Utah: November 11 and 15
- Washington: November 1-20
- Wisconsin: November 1-15
SNAP Benefits for Online Grocery Shopping
Yes, SNAP benefits can be used for online grocery shopping in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, with the exception of Guam and the Virgin Islands. This online purchasing option was introduced in April 2019 and has since expanded nationwide. Key points to know:
- Major retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, and ShopRite, among others, participate in the SNAP online program. Availability may vary by state.
- When shopping online, you can pay for eligible food items by entering your EBT card PIN at checkout. However, SNAP cannot be used to pay for delivery fees or other charges.
- Only eligible food items can be purchased, just like in-store shopping.
- To confirm if delivery is available in your area, check with the specific retailer’s website.
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SNAP Payment Amounts for November 2024
In November, SNAP payments include the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase. These amounts will remain in effect through September 2025. The maximum SNAP benefit amounts for the 48 contiguous states are as follows:
- Individual: Up to $292
- Household of 2: Up to $536
- Household of 3: Up to $768
- Household of 4: Up to $975
- Household of 8: Up to $1,756
- Additional household members may receive $220 per person.
If you are struggling to afford food, apply for SNAP benefits to support your household.