New $973 SNAP check for 4-member families on Food Stamps coming soon: Discover when your money is due
Currently, 39 states are still distributing SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, formerly known as Food Stamps. If you’re a SNAP recipient, you may still receive your monthly payments, regardless of your household size.
Upcoming SNAP Payment Dates for Families of Four
If you haven’t received your Food Stamps yet, here’s a list of states and their payment schedules in alphabetical order:
- Alabama: September 4-23
- Arizona: September 1-13
- Arkansas: September 4-13
- California: September 1-10
- Colorado: September 1-10
- Delaware: September 2-23
- Florida: September 1-28
- Georgia: September 5-23
- Idaho: September 1-10
- Illinois: September 1-10
- Indiana: September 5-23
- Iowa: September 1-10
- Kansas: September 1-10
- Kentucky: September 1-19
- Louisiana: September 1-23
- Maine: September 10-14
- Maryland: September 4-23
- Massachusetts: September 1-14
- Michigan: September 3-21
- Minnesota: September 4-13
- Mississippi: September 4-21
- Missouri: September 1-22
- 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
- Utah: September 11 and 15
- Virginia: September 1-7
- Washington: September 1-20
- West Virginia: September 1-9
- Wisconsin: September 1-15
Territories:
- Guam: September 1-10
- Puerto Rico: September 4-22
- District of Columbia: September 1-10
Maximum SNAP Benefits for Families of Four
A family of four can receive up to $973 in the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia. However, if you don’t qualify for the maximum, you may receive less. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) indicates that the average benefit for a family of four is about $713. Larger families, such as those with eight members, can qualify for benefits up to $1,751.
For exact payment dates, you can check the USDA’s official website: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/monthly-issuance-schedule. If you need extra assistance, consider applying for SNAP to help combat food insecurity.
Factors Determining SNAP Benefits
To qualify for SNAP, households must meet specific income criteria:
Income Tests:
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- Gross monthly income must be below 130% of the poverty line.
- Net income, after deductions, must be under 100% of the poverty line.
Asset Limits:
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- Households without an elderly or disabled member must have assets of $2,750 or less.
- Households with an elderly or disabled member must have assets of $4,250 or less.
Deductions:
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- Standard deduction ($193 for 1-3 person households in FY 2024)
- Earned income deduction (20% of earnings)
- Dependent care, medical expense, child support, and excess shelter cost deductions.
SNAP benefits are based on household size and the USDA’s Thrifty Food Plan. In FY 2024, a one-person household can receive up to $291, while an eight-person household can receive up to $1,751. SNAP assumes families will spend 30% of their income on food, and your monthly benefit is calculated by subtracting that contribution from the maximum benefit amount for your household size.
