Thanksgiving SNAP Benefits: Foods You Can Buy for the Holiday Feast
According to Vibes.okdiario The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the payment schedule for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits in late November, with two states—Texas and Florida—issuing benefits on Thanksgiving Day.
SNAP Payments Issued on Thanksgiving in Texas and Florida
SNAP recipients in Texas and Florida scheduled to receive benefits on November 28 will see the funds deposited on Thanksgiving Day, allowing for any last-minute grocery purchases.
SNAP Payday Eligibility in Florida
In Florida, SNAP benefits are distributed from November 1 to November 28. The payment date is based on the last two digits of a recipient’s case number, reading from the ninth and eighth digits backward, while dropping the tenth digit. Recipients whose case numbers end in 96-99 will receive their SNAP benefits on Thanksgiving Day, November 28.
The maximum benefit amounts for Florida SNAP recipients 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
SNAP Payday Eligibility in Texas
In Texas, certain Eligibility Determination Group numbers qualify recipients to receive their SNAP benefits on Thanksgiving Day. Recipients with Eligibility Determination Group numbers ending in 42-45, 50-53, or 96-99 will see their payments deposited on November 28. The benefit amounts for Texas SNAP recipients are consistent with Florida’s maximum allotments.
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SNAP-Eligible Food Items for Thanksgiving
SNAP benefits can be used for a variety of food items suitable for Thanksgiving meals, including:
- Seeds and plants that produce food for the household
- Dairy products
- Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Meat, poultry, and fish
- Breads and cereals
With this early deposit, SNAP recipients in Texas and Florida have added flexibility to prepare for the holiday.
