SNAP September 2024 Payment Schedule Across the United States

As we edge closer to a new month, households across the United States anticipate the upcoming round of benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). 

Commonly referred to as food stamps, SNAP offers crucial financial aid each month to families and individuals facing financial hardships, enabling them to purchase essential groceries. This assistance is distributed through an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card, which is accepted at various accredited stores.

The distribution of SNAP benefits is a monthly event, but the exact date beneficiaries receive their aid varies significantly depending on the state or territory they reside in. 

Despite the program being backed by federal funding, the responsibility of disbursing these funds falls under state and local authorities, resulting in a wide array of payment schedules across the country.

For instance, in California, the date a recipient receives their benefits is influenced by their case number — those with a case number ending in 01 might see their benefits earlier in the month compared to those with higher numbers. 

Some states base their disbursement dates on the initial letter of the recipient's last name, like Delaware, while others, such as Rhode Island, opt to distribute benefits to all eligibles on the same specified day.

Below is a comprehensive overview of the SNAP benefit distribution schedule for September 2024, covering all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories:
 

• Alabama: September 4 to 23
• Alaska: September 1
• Arizona: September 1 to 13
• Arkansas: September 4 to 13
• California: September 1 to 10
• Colorado: September 1 to 10
• Connecticut: September 1 to 3
• Delaware: September 2 to 23
• District of Columbia: September 1 to 10
• Florida: September 1 to 28
• Georgia: September 5 to 23
• Guam: September 1 to 10
• Hawaii: September 3 to 5
• Idaho: September 1 to 10
• Illinois: September 1 to 20
• Indiana: September 5 to 23
• Iowa: September 1 to 10
• Kansas: September 1 to 10
• Kentucky: September 1 to 19
• Louisiana: September 1 to 23
• Maine: September 10 to 14
• Maryland: September 4 to 23
• Massachusetts: September 1 to 14
• Michigan: September 3 to 21
• Minnesota: September 4 to 13
• Mississippi: September 4 to 21
• Missouri: September 1 to 22
• Montana: September 2 to 6
• Nebraska: September 1 to 5
• Nevada: September 1 to 10
• New Hampshire: September 5
• New Jersey: September 1 to 5
• New Mexico: September 1 to 20
• New York: September 1 to 9
• North Carolina: September 3 to 21
• North Dakota: September 1
• Ohio: September 2 to 20
• Oklahoma: September 1 to 10
• Oregon: September 1 to 9
• Pennsylvania: September 3 to 14
• Puerto Rico: September 4 to September 22
• Rhode Island: September 1
• South Carolina: September 1 to 19
• South Dakota: September 10
• Tennessee: September 1 to 20
• Texas: September 1 to 28
• Utah: September 5, 11 and 15
• Virgin Islands: September 1
• Vermont: September 1
• Virginia: September 1 to 7
• Washington: September 1 to 20
• West Virginia: September 1 to 9
• Wisconsin: September 1 to 15
• Wyoming: September 1 to 4

Moreover, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced adjustments due to the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). 

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Starting from this month, beneficiaries can look forward to an increase in their monthly benefits, especially if they purchase fruits and vegetables from participating retailers and markets, underscoring the program's commitment to not only assist with food purchases but also encourage healthier eating habits among participants.

This information provides a clear roadmap for SNAP recipients to anticipate their September 2024 benefits, ensuring they can plan their grocery shopping accordingly and maintain food security for themselves and their families.

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