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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) provides nutritional benefits to supplement the food budget of low-income households nationwide. While the U.S. Department of Agriculture oversees it, SNAP is administered at the state level, and each state also has its own SNAP monthly deposit schedule.
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If you’re eligible for SNAP, benefits are deposited monthly into SNAP accounts, which are linked to EBT cards. Some states have different names for EBT cards, so yours may be called something different.
Cards can be swiped at checkout in grocery stores, major retailers and participating farmers markets just like a debit card. Make sure to enter your PIN to complete the transaction. Depending on your state, you may also be able to purchase eligible foods online at participating retailers. You can double-check participating online retailers in your state here.
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Benefits can be used to purchase any food (excluding hot food) for the household, including:
- Fruits and vegetables
- Meat, poultry and fish
- Dairy products
- Breads and cereals
- Snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages
- Seeds and plants, which produce food for the household to eat
To get SNAP benefits, you must apply in the state in which you currently reside, as well as meet certain requirements including resource and income limits. Depending on your state, there may be additional requirements.
Your SNAP deposit schedule depends on your state. Payments are usually distributed according to the last numbers of your identification number for your state’s program. However, some states may distribute benefits on a particular date each month. States also have different rules regarding payment days that fall on weekends or holidays. Check with your state’s SNAP agency for your deposit schedule.
Some states have also extended SNAP emergency allotments through September, which gives beneficiaries a financial boost that provides $95 or more in additional funds each month (up to the maximum benefit amount).
You can apply for SNAP through your state’s local SNAP office or through their website. You can also visit SNAP’s Application and Local Office Locators page to learn how to apply in your state. To locate nearby SNAP-authorized offices, use the SNAP Retailer Locator tool.
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ferrantraite / iStock.com Emergency allotments were authorized under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to help address temporary food needs during the pandemic for SNAP households. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, emergency allotments provide $95 or more
in additional funds each month up to the maximum benefit amount. Food Stamps Schedule:
When Can I Anticipate September 2022 SNAP Payments? State SNAP agencies can issue EA payments on a month-to-month basis to all SNAP households that normally
receive less than the maximum benefit. Households that are at or near the maximum SNAP benefit receive little or no additional support. As long as there’s a national public health emergency (PHE) in place — and the state has a state-level emergency declaration in place — states may choose to continue to provide monthly emergency allotments. Public health emergencies are extended for 90 days at a time and the current PHE is set to expire on October 13. COVID-19 waivers allowing the
issuance of emergency allotments have been extended for some states through September 2022. Benefits can be used to purchase any food item, including fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, breads and
cereals, snack foods, non-alcoholic beverages and seeds and plants that produce food. Take Our Poll: Are You Struggling To Keep Up With Your Utility
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The following states and territories have been approved to extend emergency SNAP allotments through September 2022: Alabama Colorado District of Columbia Hawaii Illinois Kansas Maine New Hampshire New Jersey North CarolinaFood Stamps: States Extending Emergency Allotment Money Through September 2022
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Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Utah
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
For further details, updates and to distinguish which benefits have been extended in your state, be sure to visit the official USDA pages for Emergency Allotments.
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