If you are receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), it’s important to know when your monthly benefits will be available in October.
SNAP helps low-income families meet their basic food needs, and these benefits are loaded onto Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards each month. However, the exact date you’ll get your benefits depends on the state or territory where you live.
What Are SNAP Benefits?
SNAP is a federal program designed to help individuals and families with limited income afford food. Each month, eligible households receive financial assistance, which is transferred onto an EBT card that works like a debit card. These cards can be used to buy food at stores across the U.S. that accept SNAP.
Though SNAP is a federal program, individual states manage the distribution of benefits. This means the day you receive your benefits varies depending on where you live.
SNAP Benefit Payments in October
In October, many SNAP beneficiaries are set to receive up to $1,800 in benefits. Below is a table showing the dates when benefits will be loaded onto EBT cards for each state:
| State | SNAP Payment Dates |
|---|---|
| Alabama | October 4 to 23 |
| Alaska | October 1 |
| Arizona | October 1 to 13 |
| Arkansas | October 4 to 13 |
| California | October 1 to 10 |
| Colorado | October 1 to 10 |
| Connecticut | October 1 to 3 |
| Delaware | October 2 to 23 |
| District of Columbia | October 1 to 10 |
| Florida | October 1 to 28 |
| Georgia | October 5 to 23 |
| Hawaii | October 3 to 5 |
| Idaho | October 1 to 10 |
| Illinois | October 1 to 20 |
| Indiana | October 5 to 23 |
| Iowa | October 1 to 10 |
| Kansas | October 1 to 10 |
| Kentucky | October 1 to 19 |
| Louisiana | October 1 to 23 |
| Maine | October 10 to 14 |
| Maryland | October 4 to 23 |
| Massachusetts | October 1 to 14 |
| Michigan | October 3 to 21 |
| Minnesota | October 4 to 13 |
| Mississippi | October 4 to 21 |
| Missouri | October 1 to 22 |
| Montana | October 2 to 6 |
| Nebraska | October 1 to 5 |
| Nevada | October 1 to 10 |
| New Hampshire | October 5 |
| New Jersey | October 1 to 5 |
| New Mexico | October 1 to 20 |
| New York | October 1 to 9 |
| North Carolina | October 3 to 21 |
| North Dakota | October 1 |
| Ohio | October 2 to 20 |
| Oklahoma | October 1 to 10 |
| Oregon | October 1 to 9 |
| Pennsylvania | October 3 to 14 |
| Puerto Rico | October 4 to 22 |
| Rhode Island | October 1 |
| South Carolina | October 1 to 19 |
| South Dakota | October 10 |
| Tennessee | October 1 to 20 |
| Texas | October 1 to 28 |
| Utah | October 5, 11, and 15 |
| Vermont | October 1 |
| Virgin Islands | October 1 |
| Virginia | October 1 to 7 |
| Washington | October 1 to 20 |
| West Virginia | October 1 to 9 |
| Wisconsin | October 1 to 15 |
| Wyoming | October 1 to 4 |
Important Points to Remember
- Payment Timing Varies: Depending on your state, the date you’ll receive your SNAP benefits will differ. The table above lists the specific dates for each state.
- EBT Card Usage: Once the benefits are loaded onto your EBT card, you can use it to purchase food at any store that accepts SNAP.
- State-Specific Information: Always check your state’s website or contact the local SNAP office if you are unsure about your payment date or have other questions regarding your benefits.
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The SNAP program provides essential support to millions of Americans, helping them put food on the table. Make sure to mark your calendar for the dates in October when your benefits will be available, so you’re ready to use them when needed.
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