The direct payments made each month by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the United States will begin very soon throughout the country. In the state of Delaware, for example, the amount to be settled will be $1,751.00 USD and can be acquired starting on December 2. In fact, this state is the first to start its round of payments. The calendar extends until December 24, confirming that it is the largest payment window nationwide.
The food stamps will be distributed between the 2nd and the 24th of next month. The first letter of the recipient’s last name determines its issue date. One fact that you cannot forget is that people 21 years old or younger who live with their parents must apply with them.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for these SNAP payments in the so-called First State, family income must not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level. Meanwhile, a one-person household cannot earn more than $2,266.00 USD per month. Meanwhile, a household of eight people cannot earn more than $7,772.00 USD per month.
The amount of money to receive in Delaware, from SNAP, is determined depending on the number of members in the beneficiary’s household. For example, single-person households receive $291.00 USD and those with eight people receive $1,751.00 USD. In households with more than eight people, $219.00 USD is included for each additional person.
Payments in Delaware are deposited directly to a Delaware Food First card. It can be used like a debit card, but only for food and non-alcoholic beverages. It is prohibited to spend the budget on luxuries, including alcohol and tobacco products.
The money received monthly remains on the card, it does not expire as long as it is used regularly. To check the balance you can check the last purchase receipt.
