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Food Stamps, formerly known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), are still being sent out by 39 states.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients are not limited to families with four members; they can continue to receive their monthly payment regardless of the number of people in their household.
The transfer of funds to EBT cards has already been completed in other states. Food stamp recipients who have not received their checks yet can see when they are due by looking at the list.
Checks and Payment Dates for $973 in Upcoming SNAP Benefits for Families of 4
The following states’ food stamp delivery dates are listed alphabetically in case you are unaware of them:
September 4–23 in Alabama
September 1–13 in Arizona
California: September 1-10 Arkansas: September 4-13
October 1–10 in Colorado
October 22–23 in Delaware
South Florida: September 1st until the 28th
September 5–23 in Georgia
August 1–10 in Idaho
October 1–10 in Illinois
September 5–23 in Indiana
September 1st–10th in Iowa
October 1–10 in Kansas
August 1–September 19 in Kentucky
Florida: September 1st through the 23rd
Massachusetts: 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
Guam: September 1-10
Puerto Rico: September 4 – 22
The District of Columbia: September 1-10
Maximum SNAP amounts for families of 4
A family of four can receive up to $973 if you live in one of the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia. However, if you do not qualify for the maximum payment you could get a lot less.
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For example, the CBPP claims that a family of 4 can receive about $713 on average. Larger families can qualify for payment of up to $1,751 if you are 8. If you need to know the exact payment date, check USDA’s official website.
What factors determine the amount of SNAP benefits a household can receive?
To qualify for SNAP, households must pass two income tests. First, gross monthly income should be below 130% of the poverty line. Then, net income, after deductions, must be under 100% of the poverty line.
Assets – 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. Most vehicles are not counted toward the asset limit.
Deductions – To find net income for SNAP, several deductions are taken from gross income:
Standard deduction ($193 for 1-3 person households in FY 2024)
Earned income deduction (20% of earnings)
Dependent care deduction
Medical expense deduction
Child support deduction
Excess shelter cost deduction
SNAP benefits depend on household size and the USDA’s Thrifty Food Plan. In FY 2024, a 1-person household gets up to $291. Meanwhile, an 8-person household can receive up to $1,751.
SNAP expects families to spend 30% of their income on food. A family’s monthly benefit equals the maximum for its size, minus their 30% contribution.
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