Last direct August Mississippi SNAP payment, worth up to $1,116, distributed in 5 days.

Mississippi Residents to Receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Payments

Exciting news for Mississippi residents!​ If you haven’t received your Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ⁢payments yet, don’t worry. In just five days, you’ll ⁤be able ⁢to collect your food stamps as the program ‌concludes its payments for the month of August.

The arrival of your SNAP benefits depends on the last⁢ two​ digits of your case number. Normally, these benefits are reloaded onto an electronic benefits transfer (EBT)​ card ⁤on the same day each month.

What is an EBT Card?

An EBT card is similar to a debit card and⁤ can be used at various locations,‌ including grocery stores, farmers markets, and even some online ‌retailers. The money on the card is specifically intended for ‌purchasing healthy foods.

In ⁣Mississippi, SNAP benefits are issued between the⁣ 4th and 21st of each⁣ month. This program supports approximately 413,700 people, which accounts for 14% of the state’s population. It’s great to see so many individuals⁣ receiving the assistance they need.

How Much Can You Expect?

The average payment per⁢ household member per month is $171. For a household of one,‌ the estimated benefit‌ is $281. If you have a⁣ household of three, you can expect $740, and for a household of five, the ‌benefit ⁣increases to $1,116. Additionally, an extra $211 is included for each member over eight.

It’s important to note that these benefits are intended for purchasing essential food items. You can use your SNAP benefits to buy bread, cereal, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, nonalcoholic beverages, and even seeds and plants to grow your own food. However, there are some restrictions. SNAP benefits cannot be used for alcohol, hot foods, live animals, food to be ‌eaten in the store, tobacco, medicine, vitamins, or other nonfood items.

So, ⁢get ready to enjoy the convenience and support of the SNAP program. In just ⁣a few days, ‍you’ll be able to use your EBT card to purchase nutritious food⁣ for you and your family.

For more information, click​ here ⁢to read more from⁣ the Washington Examiner.