The allocation of funds for the upcoming round of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been verified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Benefits will be distributed during September by all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
States and territories, however, differ in the precise dates on which benefits are given out.
In certain areas, SNAP payments are higher. In contrast to the 48 contiguous states, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, for instance, offer larger maximum SNAP allotments. To find out when your EBT card will be reloaded, it’s crucial to review your state’s payment schedule.
The Benefits
Some states give out all of their SNAP benefits in a single day. On September 1st, if you reside in any of the following states, your EBT card will be reloaded:
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Alaska
- North Dakota
Reduced Distribution Windows
Some states distribute SNAP benefits over a few days as opposed to all at once. The states and their payment windows are listed below:
| State | Payment Dates |
| Connecticut | September 1-3 |
| Wyoming | September 1-4 |
| Nebraska | September 1-5 |
| New Jersey | September 1-5 |
| New York | September 1-9 |
| Oregon | September 1-9 |
| West Virginia | September 1-9 |
| California | September 1-10 |
| Colorado | September 1-10 |
| Idaho | September 1-10 |
| Illinois | September 1-10 |
| Iowa | September 1-10 |
| Kansas | September 1-10 |
| Nevada | September 1-10 |
| Oklahoma | September 1-10 |
| South Carolina | September 1-10 |
| Arizona | September 1-13 |
| Arkansas | September 1-13 |
| Minnesota | September 1-13 |
| Maine | September 1-14 |
| Massachusetts | September 1-14 |
| Wisconsin | September 1-15 |
| Kentucky | September 1-19 |
| New Mexico | September 1-20 |
| Tennessee | September 1-20 |
| Washington | September 1-20 |
| Missouri | September 1-22 |
| Alabama | September 1-23 |
| Delaware | September 1-23 |
| Georgia | September 1-23 |
| Indiana | September 1-23 |
| Louisiana | September 1-23 |
| Maryland | September 1-23 |
| Florida | September 1-28 |
| Texas | September 1-28 |
Extended Delivery times
A few states take longer than others to finish disbursing SNAP funds. A few weeks may pass during the delivery period, giving all qualified beneficiaries more time to get their benefits. As an illustration:
| State | Payment Dates (September 2024) |
| Montana | September 2-6 |
| Ohio | September 2-20 |
| Hawaii | September 3-5 |
| Michigan | September 3-21 |
| North Carolina | September 3-21 |
| Arkansas | September 4-13 |
| Minnesota | September 4-13 |
| Mississippi | September 4-21 |
| New Hampshire | September 5 |
| Utah | September 5, 11, 15 |
| South Dakota | September 10 |
| Pennsylvania | First 10 business days of September |
Timelines for Payment
Here are the September SNAP payment windows if you reside in a U.S. territory:
| Location | Payment Dates |
| Guam | September 1-10 |
| Puerto Rico | September 4-22 |
| District of Columbia | September 1-10 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | September 1 |
Maximum Contributions
The maximum amount of SNAP benefits varies according to your place of residence. The maximum monthly allotments for a household of four as of FY 2024 are as follows:
| Region | SNAP Benefit Amount |
| 48 Contiguous States and D.C. | $973 |
| Alaska | $1,248 to $1,937 |
| Guam | $1,434 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | $1,251 |
| Hawaii | $1,759 (decreased from previous years) |
For the 48 contiguous states plus Washington, D.C., the minimum benefit stays at $23. On October 1, 2024, however, the maximum allotments for the 48 states will rise in accordance with cost-of-living changes.
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Application
You might wish to check on the status of your application if you’re still waiting on your SNAP benefits. Here’s how to go about it:
- Online: A lot of states provide online portals, such My ACCESS in Florida, My Account Page in Massachusetts, and myBenefits in New York, to monitor your application.
- Via Phone: To find out the status of your case, give a call to the caseworker assigned to it or your neighborhood SNAP office.
- In Person: Another approach to find out the status of your application is to stop by the public assistance or social services office in your community.
It’s critical to monitor the status of your SNAP application to make sure you receive the benefits to which you are legally entitled as quickly as possible.
