All New SNAP Payments of $1,751 in September – EBT Card Load Days Announced
According to Lagradaonline, Each month, millions of beneficiaries receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments, formerly known as ‘Food Stamps,’ to help them purchase nutritious food and improve their overall well-being. In the United States, eligible households can receive between $296 and $1,751 per month, depending on their income and spending patterns. According to the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), approximately 41.9 million Americans—about 12.5% of the population—were receiving SNAP benefits as of November 2022, as reported by the Pew Research Center.
September Benefit Distribution
SNAP benefits are delivered monthly, but the timing of payments varies by state and local administration. Although the federal government funds the SNAP program, individual states and localities manage the distribution of benefits, which affects the payment schedule. Benefits are provided through Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, which can be used at participating stores to purchase food.
For instance, in California, beneficiaries with case numbers ending in 01 receive their payments earlier in the month compared to those with higher case numbers. In Delaware, the payment schedule is based on the first letter of the recipient’s last name, while in Rhode Island, all SNAP payments are issued on the same day each month.
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Eligibility Requirements for 2024
To qualify for SNAP benefits, applicants must meet specific income and resource criteria:
- Gross Monthly Income: Household income before deductions must be below 130% of the poverty line. For 2024, the poverty line for a three-person household is $2,072 per month, or $32,328 annually. For larger households, the poverty threshold is higher. For example, the poverty line for a four-person household is $2,694 per month.
- Net Income: The household’s net income, after deductions, must be at or below the poverty line.
- Asset Thresholds: Households must have assets of $2,750 or less if no members are over 60 years old or disabled. For households with someone who is over 60 or disabled, the asset limit is $4,250.
2024 SNAP Payment Amounts
Once approved, the USDA will determine the monthly SNAP payment amount based on household size. The following are the current maximum SNAP benefit amounts for 2024:
- 1 Member: $292
- 2 Members: $536
- 3 Members: $768
- 4 Members: $975
- 5 Members: $1,158
- 6 Members: $1,390
- 7 Members: $1,536
- 8 Members: $1,756
SNAP payments confirmed in September per state
SNAP payments will be distributed in every state and territory on the following dates:
| State | Payment date |
|---|---|
| Alabama | September 4-23 |
| Alaska | September 1 |
| Arizona | September 1-13 |
| Arkansas | September 4-13 |
| California | September 1-10 |
| Colorado | September 1-10 |
| Connecticut | September 1-3 |
| Delaware | September 2-23 |
| District of Columbia | September 1-13 |
| Florida | September 1-28 |
| Georgia | September 5-23 |
| Guam | September 1-10 |
| Hawaii | September 3-5 |
| Idaho | September 1-15 |
| Illinois | September 1-20 |
| Indiana | September 5-23 |
| Iowa | September 1-10 |
| Kansas | September 1-10 |
| Kentucky | September 1-19 |
| Louisiana | September 1-23 |
| Maine | 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 |
| Montana | September 2-6 |
| Nebraska | September 1-5 |
| Nevada | September 1-10 |
| New Hampshire | September 5 |
| New Jersey | September 1-5 |
| New Mexico | September 1-20 |
| New York | September 1-9 |
| North Carolina | September 3-21 |
| North Dakota | September 1 |
| Ohio | September 2-20 |
| Oklahoma | September 1-10 |
| Oregon | September 1-9 |
| Pennsylvania | September 3-14 |
| Puerto Rico | September 4-22 |
| Rhode Island | September 1 |
| South Carolina | September 1-19 |
| South Dakota | September 1-9 |
| Tennessee | September 1-20 |
| Utah | September 5, 11, and 15 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | September 1 |
| Vermont | September 1 |
| Virginia | September 1-7 |
| Washington | September 1-20 |
| West Virginia | September 1-9 |
| Wisconsin | September 1-15 |
| Wyoming | September 1-4 |
