The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, is the nation’s most important hunger relief program.
In order to supplement the food budgets of low-income households, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) sends monthly payments to Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards.
SNAP Benefit Distribution By State
The U.S. Department of Agriculture pays for SNAP and shares administration costs with each state and territory. The date on which SNAP benefits are disbursed varies by state or territory.
To determine when you will receive your April 2023 payment, the USDA provides information on monthly payment schedules for all states and territories. The majority of states adhere to a payment schedule that is determined by SNAP case numbers, last names, or Social Security numbers.
With the exception of New York City, the monthly payment schedule is generally consistent.
Here is the SNAP scheduled for April 2023 for all 50 states and the District of Columbia:
- Alabama (April 4th-23rd)
- Alaska (April 1st)
- Arizona (April 1st-13th)
- Arkansas (April 4th-13th)
- California (April 1st-10th)
- Colorado (April 1st-10th)
- Connecticut (April 1st-3rd)
- Delaware (April 2nd-23rd)
- The District of Columbia (April 1st-10th)
- Florida (April 1st-28th)
- Georgia (April 5th-23rd)
- Hawaii (April 3rd-5th)
- Idaho (April 1st-10th)
- Illinois (April 1st-10th, and older cases April 1st-20th)
- Indiana (April 5th-23rd)
- Iowa (April 1st-10th)
- Kansas (April 1st-10th)
- Kentucky (April 1st-19th)
- Louisiana (April st-23rd)
- Maine (April 10th-14th)
- Maryland (April 4th-23rd)
- Massachusetts (April 1st-14th)
- Michigan (April 3rd-21st)
- Minnesota (April 4th-13th)
- Mississippi (April 4th-21st)
- Missouri (April 1st-22nd)
- Montana (April 2nd-6th)
- Nebraska (April 1st-5th)
- Nevada (April 1st-10th)
- New Hampshire (April 5th)
- New Jersey (April 1st-5th)
- New Mexico (April 1st-20th)
- New York (April 1st-9th)
- North Carolina (April 3rd-21st)
- North Dakota (April 1st)
- Ohio (April 2nd-20th)
- Oklahoma (April 1st-10th)
- Oregon (April 1st-9th)
- Pennsylvania (April 3rd-14th)
- Rhode Island (April 1st)
- South Carolina (April 1st-10th)
- South Dakota (April 10th)
- Tennessee (April 1st-20th)
- Texas (April 1st-28th)
- Utah (April 5th, 11th and 15th)
- Vermont (April 1st)
- Virginia (April 1st-7th)
- Washington (April 1st-20th)
- West Virginia (April 1st-9th)
- Wisconsin (April 1st-15th)
- Wyoming (April 1st-4th)
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Receiving Your EBT Card After Approval
Each state has its own SNAP application form and process, so a member of your household must contact the SNAP agency in your state in order to apply.
The eligibility for assistance depends on the household’s income, assets, and other state-specific requirements. Consult the agency of your state for more information.
Once approved for benefits, you will receive an EBT card in the mail; however, your state may use a different term.
SNAP benefits are loaded onto the card each month, and the amount received depends on the size and income of the household. EBT cards function similarly to debit cards and are accepted at the majority of grocery stores, retailers, and farmers’ markets. SNAP is accepted online as well. Visit the USDA’s website to determine which retailers accept EBT payments online.
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