The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will continue delivering payments in December to millions of homes in the United States.
While the maximum amount some families can receive is up to $1,756, certain states, such as Alaska, will offer higher payments due to cost of living adjustments (COLA), reaching up to $3,516 for families of eight.
This aid is intended to support low-income families to cover the costs of essential food.
SNAP payments will be distributed throughout December based on state and household size, beginning December 1 for some states.
Alaska, for example, will deliver up to $3,516 for a family of eight, while other states will keep payments lower based on household size.
Below are the payment dates for each state in December 2024:
-Alabama: from December 4 to 23
-Alaska: December 1
-Arizona: from December 1 to 13
-Arkansas: from December 4 to 13
-California: from December 1 to 10
-Colorado: from December 1 to 10
-Connecticut: from December 1 to 3
-Delaware: from December 2 to 23
-Florida: from December 1 to 28
-Georgia: from December 5 to 23
-Hawaii: from December 3 to 5
-Idaho: from December 1 to 10
-Illinois: from December 1 to 10
-Indiana: from December 5 to 23
-Iowa: from December 1 to 10
-Kansas: from December 1 to 10
-Kentucky: from December 1 to 19
-Louisiana: from December 1 to 23
-Maine: from December 10 to 14
-Maryland: from December 4 to 23
-Massachusetts: from December 1 to 14
-Michigan: from December 3 to 21
-Minnesota: from December 4 to 13
-Mississippi: from December 4 to 21
-Missouri: from December 1 to 22
-Montana: from December 2 to 6
-Nebraska: from December 1 to 5
-Nevada: from December 1 to 10
-New Hampshire: December 5
– New Jersey: from December 1 to 5
-New Mexico: from December 1 to 20
-New York: from December 1 to 9
-North Carolina: from December 3 to 21
-North Dakota: December 1
-Ohio: from December 2 to 20
-Oklahoma: from December 1 to 10
-Oregon: from December 1 to 9
-Pennsylvania: payments during the first 10 business days of December
-Rhode Island: December 1
-South Carolina: from December 1 to 10
-South Dakota: December 10
-Tennessee: from December 1 to 20
-Texas: from December 1 to 28
-Utah: December 5, 11 and 15
-Vermont: December 1
-Virginia: from December 1 to 7
-Washington: from December 1 to 20
-West Virginia: from December 1 to 9
-Wisconsin: from December 1 to 15
-Wyoming: from December 1 to 4
Guam: from December 1 to 10
Puerto Rico: from December 4 to 22
The District of Columbia: from December 1 to 10
The U.S. Virgin Islands: December 1
In December, SNAP payments will be available to families of varying sizes, and benefits can be very high depending on location.
A family of eight in Alaska, for example, can receive up to $3,516 dollars.
Payments vary by state and household size, with specific amounts for each situation.
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How do SNAP payments help alleviate financial strain for low-income families during the holidays?
Guest 1: Can you provide some insight into the importance of SNAP payments for low-income families in the United States, particularly during the holiday season?
Guest 2: Sure. SNAP payments are crucial for many families, especially around the holidays when expenses tend to be higher and income may be lower due to seasonal changes in employment. Can you talk about the specific challenges that low-income families face in accessing and utilizing these benefits effectively?
