SNAP Benefits in November: Up to $1,756 for Families, December Payments Could Reach $3,516

Only a small number of SNAP payments remain in the 48 contiguous states in November, according to the USDA. Beginning on December 1st, food stamps will be distributed.

While maximum SNAP payments will be higher in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands, a family of eight can get up to $1,756 with the COLArise in the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia. If a family of eight qualifies, Alaska will give them cheques in December totaling up to $3,516.

SNAP payments left in November

In actuality, just 17 states in the US still provide SNAP payments in November. Food Stamps are available in Puerto Rico until November 22 in addition to these states.

• Alabama: November 4-23
• Delaware: November 2-23
• Florida: November 1-28
• Georgia: November 5-23
• Indiana: November 5-23
• Kentucky: November 1-19
• Louisiana: November 1-23
• Maryland: November 4-23
• Michigan: November 3-21
• Mississippi: November 4-21
• Missouri: November 1-22
• New Mexico: November 1-20
• North Carolina: November 3-21
• Ohio: November 2-20
• Tennessee: November 1-20
• Texas: November 1-28
• Washington: November 1-20
• Puerto Rico: November 4 22

SNAP payment dates for December

The December SNAP payouts have been confirmed by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service. Keep in mind that many states, like Vermont and Alaska, will only send funds to EBTcards on December 1, 2024, which is their only payday. Since October 1, 2024, the 2025 COLA has been incorporated.

• Alabama: December 4-23
• Alaska: December 1
• Arizona: December 1-13
• Arkansas: December 4-13
• California: December 1-10
• Colorado: December 1-10
• Connecticut: December 1-3
• Delaware: December 2-23
• Florida: December 1-28
• Georgia: December 5-23
• Hawaii: December 3-5
• Idaho: December 1-10
• Illinois: December 1-10
• Indiana: December 5-23
• Iowa: December 1-10
• Kansas: December 1-10
• Kentucky: December 1-19
• Louisiana: December 1-23
• Maine: December 10-14
• Maryland: December 4-23
• Massachusetts: December 1-14
• Michigan: December 3-21
• Minnesota: December 4-13
• Mississippi: December 4-21
• Missouri: December 1-22
• Montana: December 2-6
• Nebraska: December 1-5
• Nevada: December 1-10
• New Hampshire: December 5
• New Jersey: December 1-5
• New Mexico: December 1-20
• New York: December 1-9
• North Carolina: December 3-21
• North Dakota: December 1
• Ohio: December 2-20
• Oklahoma: December 1-10
• Oregon: December 1-9
• Pennsylvania: SNAP paydays over the first ten business days
• Rhode Island: December 1
• South Carolina: December 1-10
• South Dakota: December 10
• Tennessee: December 1-20
• Texas: December 1-28
• Utah: December 5, 11 and 15
• Vermont: December 1
• Virginia: December 1-7
• Washington: December 1-20
• West Virginia: December 1-9
• Wisconsin: December 1-15
• Wyoming: December 1-4

• Guam: December 1-10
• Puerto Rico: December 4 22
• The District of Columbia: December 1-10
• The U.S. Virgin Islands: December 1

What are the eligibility criteria for families to receive maximum SNAP benefits?

Income Limits:

Depending on their size, households are required to meet monthly gross and net income requirements.

At least 130% of the federal poverty level (FPL) must be earned each month. This amounts to $3,380 per month for a family of four between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025.

After deductions, net monthly income must be at least 100% of the FPL. A family of four would spend $2,600 a month on this.

The net income requirement is the only one that households with an elderly (60+) or disabled person must meet.

Resource Limits:

A household’s countable assets (bank accounts, for example) could total $3,000. If there is an elderly or disabled member of the home, this amount increases to $4,500.

Home value is one example of a resource that is not included.

The majority of households have no resource limitations and are categorically qualified.

Work Requirements:

Able-bodied individuals without dependents between the ages of 18 and 52 who work or take part in a job program must work 20 hours per week for more than three months within a 36-month period in order to be eligible for SNAP.

Pregnant women, the disabled, elderly, and children are among the groups that are exempt from employment duties.

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