According to Vibes.okdiario, Depending on where you live in the United States or its territories, the maximum amounts for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can vary significantly. In Hawaii, SNAP payments rank among the highest in the nation, second only to Alaska. Beneficiaries in Hawaii can expect their payment days to arrive soon.
Upcoming Payment Schedule for Hawaii
Eligible couples and households of two in Hawaii will receive their first SNAP payment on November 3. Following this, there will be one additional payday for SNAP recipients on November 5, marking the end of payment distributions for the month.
Eligibility for the November 3 payment is determined by the first letter of recipients’ last names. Those whose last names start with letters A-I will receive their benefits on this date, while recipients with last names starting with J-Z will have their SNAP payments deposited on November 5.
Additionally, it’s important to note that for combination-SNAP and cash cases, benefits will be available on the first of the month. Therefore, the next cash direct deposit is scheduled for December 1, 2024.
Maximum SNAP Benefit Amounts in Hawaii
In Hawaii, couples can receive up to $948 in SNAP benefits. This amount is significantly higher compared to the maximum benefit for couples in the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia, where the limit is only $536. Below are the maximum SNAP amounts based on household size in Hawaii:
- 1 person: $517
- 2 people: $948
- 3 people: $1,357
- 4 people: $1,723
- 5 people: $2,046
- 6 people: $2,456
- 7 people: $2,714
- 8 people: $3,102
- Each additional person: $38
SNAP Paydays Across the United States
Other states have their own unique SNAP payment schedules. For instance, Alaska, Vermont, Rhode Island, and North Dakota issued all their Food Stamp benefits on November 1, 2024, ensuring recipients received their full amount on their EBT cards. Below is a brief overview of SNAP payment schedules for various states:
- Alabama: November 4 to 23
- Arizona: November 1 to 13
- Arkansas: November 4 to 13
- California: November 1 to 10
- Colorado: November 1 to 10
- Connecticut: November 1 to 3
- Delaware: November 2 to 23
- Florida: November 1 to 28
- Georgia: November 5 to 23
- Hawaii: November 3 to 5
- Idaho: November 1 to 10
- Illinois: November 1 to 10
- Indiana: November 5 to 23
- Iowa: November 1 to 10
- Kansas: November 1 to 10
- Kentucky: November 1 to 19
- Louisiana: November 1 to 23
- Maine: November 10 to 14
- Maryland: November 4 to 23
- Massachusetts: November 1 to 14
- Michigan: November 3 to 21
- Minnesota: November 4 to 13
- Mississippi: November 4 to 21
- Missouri: November 1 to 22
- Montana: November 2 to 6
- Nebraska: November 1 to 5
- Nevada: November 1 to 10
- New Hampshire: November 5
- New Jersey: November 1 to 5
- New Mexico: November 1 to 20
- New York: November 1 to 9
- North Carolina: November 3 to 21
- Ohio: November 2 to 20
- Oklahoma: November 1 to 10
- Oregon: November 1 to 9
- Pennsylvania: Over the first 10 business days
- South Carolina: November 1 to 10
- South Dakota: November 10
- Tennessee: November 1 to 20
- Texas: November 1 to 28
- Utah: November 5, 11, and 15
- Virginia: November 1 to 7
- Washington: November 1 to 20
- West Virginia: November 1 to 9
- Wisconsin: November 1 to 15
- Wyoming: November 1 to 4
Territories:
- Guam: November 1 to 10
- Puerto Rico: November 4 to 22
- District of Columbia: November 1 to 10
With these varying schedules and amounts, it’s essential for beneficiaries to stay informed about their SNAP payments.
