The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) started distributing food stamps on July 1. In certain states like Vermont, Rhode Island, Alaska, and North Dakota, all the funds were sent on the first day of the month, meaning there are no staggered payments in these states.
On the other hand, SNAP benefits recipients in states such as Texas or Florida may have to wait until July 28 to receive their benefits. The distribution schedule differs depending on how each state administers the program. Beneficiaries should check their Social Security Number (SSN), Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number, case number, and the first letter of their last name to find out their exact payment date.
SNAP July Schedule: Which States Pay Out This Week?
- Alabama: July 4th – 23rd
- Alaska: July 1st
- Arizona: July 1st – 13th
- Arkansas: July 4th – 13th
- California: July 1st – 10th
- Colorado: July 1st – 10th
- Connecticut: July 1st – 3rd
- Delaware: July 2nd – 23rd
- Florida: July 1st – 28th
- Georgia: July 5th – 23rd
- Guam: July 1st – 10th
- Hawaii: July 3rd – 5th
- Idaho: July 1st – 10th
- Illinois: July 1st – 10th
- Indiana: July 5th – 23rd
- Iowa: July 1st – 10th
- Kansas: July 1st – 10th
- Kentucky: July 1st – 19th
- Louisiana: July 1st – 23rd
- Maine: July 10th – 14th
- Maryland: July 4th – 23rd
- Massachusetts: July 1st – 14th
- Michigan: July 3rd – 21st
- Minnesota: July 4th – 13th
- Mississippi: July 4th – 21st
- Missouri: July 1st – 22nd
- Montana: July 2nd – 6th
- Nebraska: July 1st – 5th
- Nevada: July 1st – 10th
- New Hampshire: July 5th
- New Jersey: July 1st – 5th
- New Mexico: July 1st – 20th
- New York: July 1st – 9th
- North Carolina: July 3rd – 21st
- North Dakota: July 1st
- Ohio: July 2nd – 20th
- Oklahoma: July 1st – 10th
- Oregon: July 1st – 9th
- Pennsylvania: First 10 business days of July (excluding holidays and weekends)
- Puerto Rico: July 4th – 22nd
- Rhode Island: July 1st
- South Carolina: July 1st – 10th
- South Dakota: July 10th
- Tennessee: July 1st – 20th
- District of Columbia: July 1st – 10th
- U.S. Virgin Islands: July 1st
- Texas: July 1st – 28th
- Utah: July 5th, 11th, and 15th
- Vermont: July 1st
- Virginia: July 1st – 7th
- Washington: July 1st – 20th
- West Virginia: July 1st – 9th
- Wisconsin: July 1st – 15th
- Wyoming: July 1st – 4th
Income, Work, and Residence Requirements to Apply for Food Stamps
To qualify for and get the maximum SNAP benefit, you must meet the following income, work, and residency requirements.
Income requirements:
Your gross monthly household income should be no more than 130% of the federal poverty line relative to your size. For example, a family of 3 in the year 2024 should earn $2694 or less per month, which is $32 328 annually.
The deductions that are allowed that can reduce your gross income to determine net income include:
- A deduction of 20% of the earned income.
- The standard deduction is based on the size of the household.
- Deductions for dependent care for reasons of employment or education.
- Medical expenses deduction, for costs over $35 per month, for members, elderly or disabled.
- Child support payments are deductible.
- There is a subsidy for housing homeless people.
Accommodation expenses include rent, mortgage, taxes, and utilities.
Gross Monthly Income Limits for the 2024 Fiscal Year
| Household Size | Gross Monthly Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,580 |
| 2 | $2,137 |
| 3 | $2,694 |
| 4 | $3,250 |
| 5 | $3,807 |
| 6 | $4,364 |
| 7 | $4,921 |
| 8 | $5,478 |
| Each additional member | +$557 |
Net Monthly Income Limits for the 2024 Fiscal Year
| Household Size | Net Monthly Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,215 |
| 2 | $1,644 |
| 3 | $2,072 |
| 4 | $2,500 |
| 5 | $2,929 |
| 6 | $3,357 |
| 7 | $3,785 |
| 8 | $4,214 |
| Each additional member | +$429 |