The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, plays a vital role in helping families in need.
If you are a recipient of SNAP benefits, it is essential to stay updated on the payment schedule. Recently, USDA announced that on December 23, SNAP payments will be made in several states.
However, eligibility and payment dates can vary by state, and if you are not eligible for the payment on December 23, don’t worry! Payments will continue into the new year, with January 2025 offering a fresh round of benefit dates.
SNAP Payments on December 23, 2024
The USDA has confirmed that on December 23, 2024, many states will begin issuing SNAP payments.
These payments will benefit eligible recipients in states such as Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Florida, and Texas.
However, each state has specific eligibility requirements based on case numbers or Social Security numbers (SSNs). Let’s break it down for you:
Alabama
In Alabama, if your case number ends in 99, you will receive your SNAP payment on December 23. It’s important to note that this is not a nationwide rule, as each state has different ways of organizing payments.
Delaware
Delaware follows a system based on the first letter of the last name of the recipient. On December 23, Food Stamps will be sent to those whose last name starts with X, Y, or Z.
Georgia
In Georgia, SNAP recipients whose ID numbers end in the digits 90-99 will receive their benefits on December 23. So, check your ID number to confirm your eligibility.
Indiana
Indiana also follows a system based on the first letter of your last name. If your last name starts with W, X, Y, or Z, you can expect your SNAP payment on December 23.
Louisiana
For Louisiana residents, if your SSN ends in 9, you are eligible for a SNAP payment on December 23.
Maryland
Maryland uses a system based on the first three letters of your name. If your name starts with the letters WET through ZZZ, you will receive your payment on December 23.
Florida and Texas SNAP Payments
Florida and Texas will continue their payments beyond December 23. Both states use a unique system for determining eligibility based on case numbers or eligibility determination group numbers.
Florida
Florida’s SNAP payment system uses the 8th and 9th digits of your case number. For example, if your case number ends in 79-81, you will get your SNAP payment on December 23.
Later payments in Florida will occur for the following digits:
- 82-85
- 86-88
- 89-92
- 93-95
- 96-99
Texas
In Texas, eligibility is determined by the Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number. Payments will be issued on different dates based on the EDG number, as follows:
- December 23: EDG numbers ending in 25-27 or 79-81
- December 24: EDG numbers ending in 28-31 or 82-85
- December 25: EDG numbers ending in 32-34 or 86-88
- December 26: EDG numbers ending in 35-38 or 89-92
- December 27: EDG numbers ending in 39-41 or 93-95
- December 28: EDG numbers ending in 42-45 or 96-99
SNAP Payments for January 2025
If you’re not eligible for the SNAP payment in December, or you’re looking ahead to the new year, here’s the full list of SNAP payment dates for January 2025.
These payments will be spread throughout the month, and recipients can expect their payments on the dates listed below:
- Alabama: January 4-23
- Alaska: January 1
- Arizona: January 1-13
- Arkansas: January 4-13
- California: January 1-10
- Colorado: January 1-10
- Connecticut: January 1-3
- Delaware: January 2-23
- Florida: January 1-28
- Georgia: January 5-23
- Hawaii: January 3-5
- Idaho: January 1-10
- Illinois: January 1-10
- Indiana: January 5-23
- Iowa: January 1-10
- Kansas: January 1-10
- Kentucky: January 1-19
- Louisiana: January 1-23
- Maine: January 10-14
- Maryland: January 4-23
- Massachusetts: January 1-14
- Michigan: January 3-21
- Minnesota: January 4-13
- Mississippi: January 4-21
- Missouri: January 1-22
- Montana: January 2-6
- Nebraska: January 1-5
- Nevada: January 1-10
- New Hampshire: January 5
- New Jersey: January 1-5
- New Mexico: January 1-20
- New York: January 1-9
- North Carolina: January 3-21
- North Dakota: January 1
- Ohio: January 2-20
- Oklahoma: January 1-10
- Oregon: January 1-9
- Pennsylvania: During the first 10 business days
- Rhode Island: January 1
- South Carolina: January 1-10
- South Dakota: January 10
- Tennessee: January 1-20
- Texas: January 1-28
- Utah: January 5, 11 and 15
- Vermont: January 1
- Virginia: January 1-7
- Washington: January 1-20
- West Virginia: January 1-9
- Wisconsin: January 1-15
- Wyoming: January 1-4
- Guam: January 1-10
- Puerto Rico: January 4 – 22
- District of Columbia: January 1-10
- U.S. Virgin Islands: January 1
Conclusion
Staying on top of the SNAP payment schedule is crucial for those who rely on these benefits.
If you are not eligible for the December payments, don’t worry—January 2025 is just around the corner, and many states will issue payments throughout the month. Be sure to check your eligibility based on the specific rules in your state.
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