SNAP Recipients Alert: $292 Food Stamps Available Through October 28—How to Claim
According to Vibes.okdiario, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefit payments will continue through October 28, 2024. Following these payment dates, Food Stamp recipients will have to wait until November for their next monthly checks on their EBT cards.
Delayed Payments in Some States
Only two states in the U.S. will take longer to deliver SNAP payments. It’s essential to note that the USDA allows states to manage their own payment schedules and applications, which is why payment dates can vary.
October SNAP Payment Schedule
Many SNAP recipients are already anticipating their benefits for November, while others are still waiting for their October payments. Here’s a list of states and their respective SNAP payment dates for October:
- Alabama: October 4-23
- Delaware: October 2-23
- Florida: October 1-28
- Georgia: October 5-23
- Indiana: October 5-23
- Louisiana: October 1-23
- Maryland: October 4-23
- Michigan: October 3-21
- Minnesota: October 4-13
- Mississippi: October 4-21
- Missouri: October 1-22
- North Carolina: October 3-21
- Texas: October 1-28
- Puerto Rico: October 4-22
States like New Mexico, Tennessee, and Ohio issued Food Stamps on October 20, so recipients should check their EBT cards now. To maximize SNAP benefits, consider utilizing programs like Double Up Food Bucks.
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November SNAP Payment Schedule
If you are new to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or are unsure when your state issues Food Stamps, here are the upcoming payment dates for November:
- Alabama: November 4-23
- Alaska: November 1
- Arizona: November 1-13
- Arkansas: November 4-13
- California: November 1-10
- Colorado: November 1-10
- Connecticut: November 1-3
- Delaware: November 2-23
- Florida: November 1-28
- Georgia: November 5-23
- Hawaii: November 3-5
- Idaho: November 1-10
- Illinois: November 1-10
- Indiana: November 5-23
- Iowa: November 1-10
- Kansas: November 1-10
- 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
- Montana: November 2-6
- Nebraska: November 1-5
- Nevada: November 1-10
- New Hampshire: November 5
- New Jersey: November 1-5
- New Mexico: November 1-20
- New York: November 1-9
- North Carolina: November 3-21
- North Dakota: November 1
- Ohio: November 2-20
- Oklahoma: November 1-10
- Oregon: November 1-9
- Pennsylvania: Over the first ten business days
- Rhode Island: November 1
- South Carolina: November 1-10
- South Dakota: November 10
- Tennessee: November 1-20
- Texas: November 1-28
- Utah: November 5, 11, and 15
- Vermont: November 1
- Virginia: November 1-7
- Washington: November 1-20
- West Virginia: November 1-9
- Wisconsin: November 1-15
- Wyoming: November 1-4
Additional Territories
- Guam: November 1-10
- Puerto Rico: November 4-22
- District of Columbia: November 1-10
- U.S. Virgin Islands: November 1
For those eligible, it’s essential to file for Food Stamps if you have a low income and to stay informed about your state’s payment schedule.