SNAP benefits to reach four states in just nine days.
Four States Begin Issuing Food Stamps to Eligible Households
In just nine days, four states will start distributing food stamps to households that qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Alaska, North Dakota, Rhode Island, and Vermont will be sending out SNAP benefits to all participating households on August 1.
Payment Dates and Distribution
While the payment dates remain consistent each month, states will be distributing SNAP benefits on a rolling basis. The specific date will depend on factors such as a recipient’s Social Security number, last name, case number, or account number. For all other states, food stamps will be sent out to SNAP recipients starting in the early days of August and continuing throughout the month.
Maximum Payments in the First Four States
Here are the maximum payment amounts for the initial four states:
Alaska
In Alaska, the maximum monthly payment for eligible households varies based on the region they reside in. The state is divided into three regions:
- Urban: $230 for a household of one, $767 for a household of four, and $1,382 for a household of eight. An additional $173 is added for each extra member beyond eight.
- Rural I: $293 for a household of one, $979 for a household of four, and $1,762 for a household of eight. An extra $220 is added for each additional member.
- Rural II: $357 for a household of one, $1,191 for a household of four, and $2,145 for a household of eight. $268 is added for each extra member.
North Dakota
In North Dakota, the maximum payment is $281 for a household of one, $939 for a household of four, and $1,692 for a household of eight. Approximately 6% of the state’s population, totaling 47,400 people, are eligible SNAP benefit recipients. The average payment per household member per month is $185.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island has an average SNAP payment of $183 per household member per month. The maximum amount is $281 for a household of one, $939 for a household of four, and $1,691 for a household of eight. An additional $211 is added for each extra member. Around 13% of Rhode Island’s population, with 139,400 individuals, receive food stamps.
Vermont
In Vermont, SNAP benefits are received by approximately 11% of the population, totaling 69,500 people. The average payment per household member per month is $188. The maximum amount is $281 for a household of one, $939 for a household of four, and $1,339 for a household of six. An additional $211 is added for each member beyond six.
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