In January, residents of Georgia who are eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits or food stamps will receive their monthly payments according to the regular timetable, with the first installments scheduled for January 5.
The January SNAP payments will include the approved 12.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2023.
Georgia SNAP Benefits
SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is a federal program that assists low-income households in purchasing food. Despite being a division of the United States Department of Agriculture, the program is administered at the state level.
The Georgia Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card is used by low-income households in Georgia to receive monthly SNAP benefits from the DFCS. In Georgia, household size, income, and a few expenses determine SNAP eligibility.
In addition to filling out a paper application and mailing it or taking it to a DFCS location, residents can apply online by visiting the Georgia Gateway website. You may be eligible for Senior SNAP, which has a streamlined application procedure, if you are 60 years of age or older, have a permanent fixed income, satisfy certain income requirements, and reside in a household without any other workers.
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Food Stamps Schedule
Benefits are distributed in Georgia on the 23rd of every month using the last two digits of your ID number. The January 2023 SNAP payment schedule for Georgia is as follows:
| ID # ends in: | Benefits available: |
| 00-09 | Jan. 5th |
| 10-19 | Jan. 7th |
| 20-29 | Jan. 9th |
| 30-39 | Jan. 11th |
| 40-49 | Jan. 13th |
| 50-59 | Jan. 15th |
| 60-69 | Jan. 17th |
| 70-79 | Jan. 19th |
| 80-89 | Jan. 21st |
| 90-99 | Jan. 23rd |
To determine when you will get your payment for January 2023, the USDA provides information on monthly payment schedules for all states and territories.
Depending on SNAP case numbers, last names, or Social Security numbers, payment dates are staggered throughout the month in the majority of states. Typically, the monthly payment pattern is consistent.
In extremely rare instances, all participants get paid on the same date, such as in Alaska, where SNAP benefits are accessible on the first of each month for all recipients. In large states such as Florida, payments may be disbursed on twenty separate days.
States also have varied laws for payment days that fall on weekends or holidays.
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