Only a small portion of the SNAP benefits will remain in the 48 neighboring states in November, according to confirmation from the USDA. Beginning on the first day of December, food stamps will be distributed.

A family of eight can get up to $1,756 in the District of Columbia and the 48 contiguous states as a result of the COLA hike. The maximum SNAP benefits will be higher in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam. If a family of eight qualifies, Alaska will mail cheques in December for up to $3,516.

SNAP payments left in November

In actuality, just 17 US states continue to distribute SNAP benefits 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 USDA has confirmed that SNAP payments will be made in December through the Food and Nutrition Service.

Remember that certain states, such as Vermont or Alaska, will transfer funds to EBT cards simultaneously on December 1, 2024. Since October 1, 2024, the 2025 COLA has been incorporated into the plan.

• 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:

Both gross and net monthly income restrictions must be met by households, depending on the number of residents.

Your monthly income must be less than or equivalent to 130% of the federal poverty level (FPL). This will cost a family of four $3,380 a month through September 30, 2025.

Net income must be at least 100% of the FPL each month. The monthly cost for a family of four is $2,600.

The net income requirement only needs to be met by family units with a member who is 60 years of age or older or who is disabled.

Resource Limits:

It is possible for a household to have $3,000 in countable resources, such as bank accounts. If there is an elderly or disabled person living in the home, this amount rises to $4,500.

Certain items are not included, such as the worth of your house.

Many households have no limits on their finances and are categorically qualified.

Work Requirements:

To be eligible for SNAP, those aged 18 to 52 who are in good health and do not rely on others must work or participate in a job program for 20 hours per week for more than three months during a 36-month period.

Pregnant women, the elderly, children, and those with impairments are exempt from working requirements.

Also Read: SNAP Benefits Changes: New Allowances for Retirees Over 60

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