Next September, a new payment cycle will begin for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), better known as food stamps or grocery stamps. In just nine days, the program will begin making the appropriate payments to the beneficiaries. We leave you the calendar of each state and the amounts that the beneficiaries will receive.
SNAP follows a consistent monthly payment schedule, although the exact dates vary from state to state. While some states make payments on a single date, others spread the process over nearly three quarters of the month.
Payments in the SNAP program are processed by monthly loading of an Electronic Power Transfer Card (EBT, abbreviation for English). Each state gives these cards different names.
The EBT card works in a similar way to a debit or ATM card and the money loaded on it is used exclusively for grocery shopping. Locations participating in SNAP include farmers markets, grocery stores, and online stores that offer recipients a variety of options for purchasing essential groceries.
Apply to the SNAP program
If you are interested in taking advantage of this federal program, you should first submit your SNAP application. Afterwards, you may already receive food stamps or vouchers that you can use to buy groceries in a wide network of markets.
This link allows you to access and apply for the SNAP program.
SNAP Benefits: Money for food stamps in September
Next, we divide the list with the maximum monthly benefit according to the number of members of each family:
- 1 member: $281
- 2 members: $516
- 3 members: $740
- 4 members: $939
- 5 members: $1,116
- 6 members: $1,339
- 7 members: $1,480
- 8 members: $1,691
- Additional member: +$211
Where are EBT card payments accepted?
SNAP EBT cards can be used in select grocery and supermarket stores, markets on wheels, food co-ops, pharmacies, convenience stores and even online platforms like Amazon.
Here are the food stamp arrival dates for all 50 states and the District of Columbia for the month of September:
Delivery dates for food stamps:
September 1:
From September 1st to 3rd:
From September 1st to September 9th:
From September 1st to 10th:
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- DC
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Kansas
- snowfall
- South Carolina
From September 1st to 13th:
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From September 21:
- Michigan
- North Carolina
From September 22nd:
From September 23:
- Alabama
- Delaware
- Louisiana
From September 28th:
From September 1st to September 9th:
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From September 1st to 10th and old cases from September 1st to 20th:
From September 1st to September 7th:
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From September 1st to 23rd:
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SNAP not only relieves low-income families, but also gives them access to the food they need for a healthy life. With clear deadlines and a structured system, the program remains a key pillar in the fight against food insecurity across the country.
Household SNAP program
In states with higher levels of poverty, the number of households participating in SNAP tends to be higher. The amount allocated to each household depends on government requirements and where your gross income falls in relation to the poverty line.