Maine residents to receive final food stamp payment of $168 in four days.

All Maine SNAP Beneficiaries to Receive Monthly Benefits Soon

All beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Maine can look forward to receiving their monthly benefits within the next four days. SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps, are distributed to eligible residents from the 10th to the 14th of every month, ensuring that all recipients will have their benefits for the month by Friday.

Timely Distribution Based on Birth Dates

The day recipients receive their benefits depends on the day they were born. Those born on days ending in 0 or 9 will receive their benefits on Monday, while those born on days ending in 1 or 8 will receive them on Tuesday. Wednesday is the designated day for recipients born on days ending in 2 or 3, while Thursday is for those born on days ending in 4 or 7. Finally, Friday is the day for recipients born on days ending in 5 or 6.

Statistics and Eligibility

In Maine, the average benefit payment per household member is $168, with approximately 12% of the state’s population receiving assistance through SNAP. The total number of SNAP recipients in Maine is around 161,800.

SNAP benefits can be used for purchasing food, groceries, and seeds, but they cannot be used for prepared meals. Beneficiaries receive their benefits on an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card, which allows them to make eligible purchases at stores. Both in-store and online purchases can be made at eligible retailers using the EBT card.

The maximum annual income permitted for SNAP eligibility in Maine varies based on household size. For a household of one, the maximum annual income is $26,973, while for a household of five, the maximum annual income is $65,009.

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